Here we have yet another opportunity for a restful moment in the Regier Garden. Whereas the first chair was for a well deserved rest at the end of a long work day, and the second bench was designed for a pick-me-up, I think this lounging chair is designed for sitting and observing. The view through the split rail fence is of a marshy area that is home to large frogs, some waterfowl, and many song birds, not to mention a huge variety of plant growth and magnificent stately trees. The bright splash of red leads the eye to the bridge which invites the curious. We often rest our weary bodies and minds out of need, but how often do we sit and observe. If we find ourselves in a beautiful setting such as this, the contemplation of God's creation is a given, but when we have only our thought to occupy us, do we shut them out with music, TV, or a newspaper? It is good to sit and observe our own thoughts and assess them as we would a garden. We will discover beauty, but also weeds that need pulling.
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