Post by Rhonda on Dec 3, 2009 9:37:44 GMT -5
have not posted anything in a long time but was touched by this story
"Namaste"
by Bob Perks
Her eyes were deep and dark, eyes that would one
day melt the heart of any man. For now, she was
melting mine.
It was Thanksgiving Day. My wife had decided that
after dinner with the family, we would venture out
to one of the few stores open that day.
She went about her business and I, I played with
children. I can't help it. I am mentally on their level
to begin with , but also very much in tune with the
parents. They're shopping, I'm making faces at
their babies keeping them distracted while mom
shops.
Having spread my praise over some of the most
adorable babies, I headed toward the rear of the store
in a real effort to find something for my wife for
Christmas. I am easily distracted when my heart
really isn't in it.
Suddenly, a small child runs out from in between two
racks of pajamas.
I heard the mother and father calling for her nearby.
"Your child is over here..." I began to tell them as
my voice faded slightly taken aback by how
incredibly beautiful she was.
Her black hair, warm beautiful light brown skin, accented
her attire. Looking up toward her parents I realized that
she was perhaps Indian as the mother was also dressed
in a traditional Sari.
As they approached I could not help but tell them how
incredibly beautiful the child was, in particular her eyes.
Looking down I noticed that the child wearing what I referred
to has ankle bracelets.
"I love when little girls dress like little girls. All too often
the boyish look is the trend."
We laughed a little and as I was saying goodbye to them,
the child would not permit me to leave. She followed me.
I ran up front to find Marianne. I had to share this moment
with her.
Then, as we were saying goodbye once more, the little
girl turned toward us and in the voice of a tiny angel,
placed her hands together at her heart, closed her eyes,
and bowed her head and whispered "Namaste"
Tears filled my eyes as I literally fell to one knee and
said, "Oh, my God, I needed that today, thank you."
Rising once again I returned the gesture.
The gesture Namaste represents the belief that there is
a Divine spark within each of us that is located in the
heart chakra. The gesture is an acknowledgment of the
soul in one by the soul in another. "Nama" means bow,
"as" means I, and "te" means you. Therefore, Namaste
literally means "bow me you" or "I bow to you."
How perfect and innocent. How wonderfully peaceful.
How God inspired and presented to me just when I
needed it most.
Perhaps if everyone would recognize the Divine in each
other, the world would be more loving and at peace.
Picture me, if you would, bowing to you right now,
"Namaste, my friend I've never met!"
"I wish you enough!"
J
Bob Perks
I encourage you to share my stories
wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear
much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye
