My computer dictionary doesn't like the word Majesterium. I've probably got a limited dictionary. But Majesterium came to mind as I walked a path in the Royal Botanical Gardens Hobart. I have taken this path several times. This tine I took the time to really see what I was looking at. No less than giant Sequoia trees. I thought these were old ancients. Wrong again. I learned these majestic monsters are approximately 140 years old. Just an infant really. Full grown Sequoias are known to live for four thousand years.
There is a certain majesty being in the silent presence of overwhelming natural glory. And they are glorious. But the visitor won't see this glory if they walk at a pace intent on going somewhere else. My present situation forces me to walk slowly. A mixed blessing. Part of my mind grizzles about having to walk slowly. The other half of my mind is glad I do. Now it's easier to make time to be still in my body, mind and spirit. I can more easily see the wonder in what I'm looking at. This offers a restful, quiet peace as I take time to think about what I'm seeing. This 'gift' is so, so necessary to cope with my developing health issues. It's taken most of my life to realise a restful quiet peace is as necessary as breathing...a slow learner I guess.