Michael

Yesterday, my daughter and I took a 3.5 mile hike on trail that started near the parking lot of Inspiration Point which is on the south side of Yosemite Valley. Our destination was the Old Inspiration Point about 1000 foot elevation above where the new Inspiration Point is located. Most of the hike was over 5000 foot elevation.

The hike was difficult mainly because we were not in great shape. But after many stops for rest, we finally reached our destination. Patches of snow became common place but the temperature was around 60 degrees.

After a short rest, we headed back down. The views of Yosemite Valley were breathtaking. Around a 1/2 mile from our car, we stopped to enjoy a grand view of the valley with El Capitan on the right and Bridalveil Falls on the left.

We were able to witness a full rainbow in Bridalveil Falls. This was not an ordinary half circle rainbow. The subtle colors (purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red) were in the mist itself. So, the effect was like shining multi-colored lights on the waterfall with purple being on the bottom and red on the top. It was quite stunning. I had never witnessed anything like this before. My daughter and I watched transfixed for about 15 minutes. And then it was over.

If we had arrived as little as 2 or 3 minutes earlier we would not have seen the rainbow within Bridalveil Falls. We came to the realization that all the events of the day actually led to us being at the right place and at the precise time to view this extraordinary natural event.

Magic exists in the world. All we have to do is have the patience, belief, practice going with the flow and we will experience and participate in it.

Magic can be right around the corner. Are your eyes, mind and heart open?

Michael