Today I was flying back from my niece’s graduation. We spent the weekend in Moscow, Idaho. This is the home of the University of Idaho (UI) – the Alma mater of my dear husband and few members of his family. My niece became the fifth member of the husband’s family who have attended the UI.
It was a memorable and satisfying trip. Several months ago we didn’t know if my father-in-law will make it to Moscow. We were all relieved that my father-in-law not only made it, but looked so much better. His health is continuing to improve and we are all very happy about that.
I will write later about the commencement, but for now I wanted to write about the beautiful flight from Idaho to Utah. It was amazing! First, the rolling hills of the Palouse around Lewiston, and then the mountains and canyons getting bigger and more dramatic as we went on. Looking out the airplane window was mesmerizing. I found myself not able to look away. I wanted to see it all. It was relaxing while exhilarating at the same time. This land is so beautiful. I felt so small compared to the greatness of this land, this earth, this planet. It was a humbling experience.
When we go about our life, we feel that the world revolves around us – that somehow what’s happening (at work or personal life) is important or relevant. Then you are up there in the sky taking a peek at the world and then you realize that there is so much more than our daily lives. That there is so much beauty to experience in this world. That our lives are just small blips in the universe and we should take the time to pause and think about what’s around us.
I feel refreshed, blessed, and grateful for being able to experience such beauty…
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