Weather the Weather

It was late afternoon and the weather was not in good terms with a vacation I was having. The sun was cast away while the clouds blanketed the entirety with gloom. Yet, when I looked up in the sky, a familiar sight welcomed my wandering eyes.

Up above was the majestic palm tree swaying its fronds as if waving its arms to me. Welcome, welcome as nobody dared to come on this lonely and dreadful bed weather day. The palm's joyous invitation was enough to give me a bright and cheery disposition at that time.

My school where I work is my second home. This is where I give my heart and soul everyday. And in every household, there will be bouts of loneliness and desperation when things does not run smoothly.

Nevertheless, in my everyday dealings at school, there are plenty of palm trees that welcome me with delight as I see them. They are the small children that I teach, an extension of a family I don't have. I get to be hugged by my little friends. I get enough thanks from my angels. I received smiles and morning greetings from parents of my students and other parents around the campus.

Then a dreaded day mollifies and a dull moment brightens up. A day filled with dark clouds becomes a symbol of hope that whatever the weather, it will be sunny later. When life hands us with challenges, always look at other sides for there maybe something beautiful by its corners.

The palm tree in your daily grind could be your children, your husband or wife, your friends or colleagues at work, and even your relationship with God. Busy lives are eaten but the waving welcome of your palm trees can give you strength.