Bermuda Triangle

 

This spot has become somewhat of a “Bermuda Triangle” on my walks through the neighborhood. Strange and curious things happen here. It is on this same spot, not long ago, when I came across a car bumper lined up perfectly in an empty parking space. It was if the parked car had vanished and the bumper stayed behind. This morning, in front of that same parking space, I find the floor mat from inside a car. It is clean and vacuumed, leaning up against the utility pole as if waiting for a ride. It took a moment for me to take it in and for what I was seeing to register in my brain.

Life is sometimes like that, is it not? We roll along with our routines and plans and, suddenly, things are out of place. We stumble into our own private “Bermuda Triangle”. It can be as dramatic as a hurricane or as subtle as personal disappointment. All manner of things can disrupt our lives and hurl us into a place in life where everything seems strange and curious and out of place.

Such moments serve as a reminder that we live in a world that is always changing, that is always a bit on the curious and strange side. In one way, this helps us stay engaged and aware. Such moments make life an interesting adventure. In another way, this helps remind us that we humans are also curious and strange. We are pilgrims passing through. We are indeed strangers in a strange land. We can enjoy the strangeness as we embrace the gift of our lives.

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

On the journey through this world, enjoy the strange. Study the curious. Take in all the aspects of this crazy world that God still loves so much. Sometimes the “Bermuda Triangles” of our life turn out to be full of wonder and joy.

Peace.