Hidden in the crevices of the flat reef faces, tiny crustaceans create art-like patterns, akin to indian wall art, which at first glance appear to be small stones or heavy grains of sand. But a closer look, and an entire ecosystem reveals itself. Communities gathered together in the shelter of cracks in the rock surfaces.

The discovery, made during a morning meditation walk, reminds me that things are not always as they seem. That my assumptions might cloud my ability to perceive, and that to question and explore will gift me with new insights and knowledge.