What an unexpected glimpse of reality. I took the photo because I thought this to be a lovely scene. But, glancing through photographs this morning, not looking for any one in particular, I saw this as if for the first time. Two prominent features, each beautiful in its own way, remind me of Transcience and Permanence. Some things come and go. Something stays. Those beautiful lavender flowers appear for a time, gracing us with color, soft fragrance, and unpredictable motion caused by unseen wind. In a short time, they will be gone. Only photographs and memories will remain. In the background, watching from a distance, the mountain was, is, and will be forever. Motionless, majestic, almost mysterious, it has watched lavender blossoms come and go for centuries. It is the Forever, the Backdrop to all that is. All flowers appear for a time, bless their surroundings with charm and beauty, until that moment when branch and blossom release each other, and the flower, all flowers, dance away in the wind. But the Forever Mountain remains. Always and eternal. Presence and promise. A glimpse of life and Life.
Shining Spirit 
Your message have given me a better understanding this morning of our son John as one of the flowers. Thanks.