A Piece of Rainbow Blooming in a Gray Landscape

Like a wind chime ringing softly in the breeze, we too may find quiet strength in gentle moments that stir our hearts. 

Beneath a clear blue sky, 

a small wind chime hangs from the edge of a traditional wooden roof.

Though no sound is heard, 

it feels as if the wind is whispering a story, 

calming the heart.

The sunlit dancheong and the aged bell together 

tell a tale of endured time.

This wind chime only rings 

when the wind blows.

It doesn't ring on its own 

but quietly moves with what passes by.

That resembles our own hearts.

We only recognize our existence

 when something moves or stirs us.

The red pillar and the vibrant dancheong contrast vividly.

Look closely, 

and you’ll see layers of colors.

Each painted by a craftsman’s hand.

Time wears them down, 

but deeper beauty remains.

Our lives are the same—

though worn on the outside,

layers of time are quietly engraved within.

A Good Song to Listen to Together: 

"The Wind You Left Behind"

Below the bell hangs a fish-shaped weight.

Fish are said to never sleep.

Always awake, it helps monks stay mindful.

Even in this small bell lies deep symbolism.

How much meaning do we miss in our daily lives?

If only our hearts could ring like 

this wind chime—

gently, without disturbing others,

listening inwardly to our own sound,

the world might feel a little warmer.

The wind never stops.

The chime doesn’t resist; it simply receives.

And with the lightest sound, it reveals its presence.

That soft chime leaves a quiet ripple in my heart.

Maybe we are all

like wind chimes, ringing gently 

in response to someone’s breeze.