Make Love

Saint Paul in his letter to the Church in Corinth said, "Make love your aim..." He was writing to the  early  converts about the necessity of keeping love as its primary aim in the pursuit of the variety of spiritual gifts and cautioning them against strife and disunity. He added that "all things be done for edification." (verse 26). 

Today, we read with horror, shock and sadness the "9/11" of India in Mumbai. 195 people from more than 10 countries including Israel,  Japan, Thailand, United States and including one from Singapore were killed and hundreds injured by terrorist attacks. We share the grief and suffering of the families affected by such acts of brutality.

Where is love, freedom and respect for humanity? 

Today marks the first Sunday in Advent. It marks the beginning of the celebration of Christmas where "love came down".  In the light of the tragic act, can the world experience the purity of love associated with Christmas season?   Can we make love, instead of hatred, our aim?  

Another bonus

I thought that the heavy rain had destroyed the three pretty water lilies yesterday. But this morning, the sun was shining brightly and I was given a pleasant surprise. The three lilies not only "resurrected" but another lily emerged from the shallow flower pot. The photograph shows the four lilies arching towards the light! Here again, I thank photography for being able to "freeze the moment in time" so that we could admire and share its beauty indefinitely. In addition, if you examine the picture more closely, there are several buds that have the potenitial of blooming into flowers again! O what a bonus!

The beauty today

After I had repotted the plant, it took several weeks for these three beautiful water lilies to emerge together. I appreciate the process of sowing, pruning and flowering. Apart from adding fertilizer, time and patience are necessary ingredients.  The process cannot be rushed! In its own time, it will  bear much fruit! This morning, I took several photographs from different angles, including macro shots. If you would to view them, I shall be happy to share them with you.  By the early afternoon, it was raining cats and dogs.  Naturally, the flowers "closed up". Will I see the flowers again the next day? Probably not. What lessons can we draw from this? Learn to appreciate the beauty that is around us today. What you've got today, you may lose it altogether when the unexpected harsh rains come! Would you like to share your thoughts?