Calming Clarity

I sat on the shore of Diamond Lake in Oregon and looked out over the crystal-clear waters with fascination. On the other shore, the snow-capped ridgeline of Mt. Bailey was swathed the greenery of Hemlock and Fir trees. A few sailboats drifted lazily on water. One could easily fall asleep to the calm sounds of water lapping the shore and the gentle rustle of the wind.