Adaptation changes colors – vividly reflecting the times it celebrates seasons Shedding sustains being – detaching a little at a time makes for a long life Dormancy practices stillness – listening to a cold wind keeps possibilities open “Out” is naked and vulnerable – exposure does not cancel it respects truth and goodness Blossoms renewContinue reading “Tree Lessons”
Category Archives: Weather
Rain
“One can find so many pains when the rain is falling.”[1] Rain, rain… go away “Umbrella is comfort, rain is life! You must often leave comfort to touch life!”[2] Come back another day “Those who say sunshine brings happiness have never danced in the rain.”[3] Rain, rain… soak away “If you pray for rain, youContinue reading “Rain”
Clearing the Car
I parked the car backwards at the front of the driveway prepared to pull out. A Nor’easter was rambling and as expected, blanketed us with a lot of snow. Slowly, inch by inch, hour by hour it piled up, covering everything earthbound. Covering eyesore and beauty with quiet equanimity, regardless of stature. Transformed by change,Continue reading “Clearing the Car”
Embracing the Cold
It was bitterly cold and made me shiver, the prospect of enduring more made me quiver. I buttoned up and ventured forward, I braced myself and continued toward. Going quickly was not the answer, I had to slow down and embrace the cold. A measured response of absorbing the chill, makes itContinue reading “Embracing the Cold”
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