the colours of reason.
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yesterday afternoon, heading down the highway, southward into town,
i was deep in thought as i watched the setting sun.
i was thinking along these lines --
such a beautiful sunset….i hope others are taking time to look outdoors
at these exquisite colours….
and then i caught the irony twisted into my thinking.
sunset.
3 p.m. and it's "sunset"….
you see, here in the northern part of the northern hemisphere,
we're at the shortest point in our days.
something like 5 hours and some change.
and as i was wrapping my mind around this strange thought,
a calm and peaceful feeling flooded my being.
it's not about the shopping or the planning of a holiday meal,
it's not about spending money, finding that perfect gift.
it's all about the light.
the middle of december onward, approaching solstice,
the colours in the sky,
the late sunrises and the early sunsets,
solstice comes, the day is short, then the next day is a few minutes longer,
and the next, even a few more minutes longer.
then christmas….and then the new year.
it's all about the light.
it's more than the gifts and the spending of money.
it's all about the light and the spirituality of the season.
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how much light is in your soul right now?
tell me.
what makes this season special for you?
tell me about that, too….
because you, my friends, light up my life and bring me special joy.
because you, my friends, light up my life and bring me special joy.
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so, as i wax philosophical,
i leave you with this:
i leave you with this:
milo has found his spot in the house.
he blesses my heart, daily.
and he is a special light in my life right now….
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life is good.
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Comments
It's very reflective for me, this particular time. More so than usual. I'm in deeper thought, my sights are changing, and future plans are ever so prevalent. The mere thought of waking up in my yurt under the mountains of Taos, watching the sun RISE with a cup of coffee, well THAT, my Coyotegirl friend, is what makes this season so special for me. It's an aim. A direction. A vision that seems attainable now. And for this flighty gal, that thought floods my being with peace and a lotta joy.
And my pals across the miles who warm my spirit EVER SO MUCH!!!!
you have very good friends.
you are blessed, sistermine.
my red dirt prairie girl sister. you are so special.
xxO
somehow, for me, the shorter days and longer nights allow even more light into my soul. there are spaces to fill with dreams. and it's friends like you, like the other wonderful women I blog with, that also bring the light on these winter days. xx
Well, I love the introspection, when you feel more and more the necessity of looking inside more than outside and then, at the end of the year I like to close my year taking what I want still with me for the new year, and letting go with love and gratitude what I don't need anymore.
Thanks for sharing such a nice post :)
Lluisa xx
I hope I have enough candles...
xx
xoxo
and i love seeing your photos, your posts, your sweet words.
xx
i'm going to remember that as i close out this year….!
xx
i shall clean off my studio table and do the same. right now.
xx
i wish for a firepit fire, but not possible right now. maybe….maybe….new year's eve.
milo is content. he's trying to undress the tree, has even had some of the ornaments on the floor, unbroken, believe it or not!
happy season to you and yours, to include my gypsy friends!
xoxo
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your special light with us.
i believe in this light, this Light, that we celebrate at this time of year.
this is a very magical time of year, indeed.
xx