Friday, February 11, 2022

Dear God,

The dirty snow is melting.  Sprigs of brown grass are appearing around the yard.  I remember when it was vibrant green; it soon will be again.

All the time I hear people complaining about winter, the snow, slush and ice, cold temperatures and soggy ground.  Like a curse at this time of year.  Do we ever stop to consider the benefits of winter?  Do we ever pause to reflect upon the ways winter brings its own kind of beauty?  Do we ever allow ourselves to go fallow like the land remembering how important rest, quiet and tending to the spirit are?  They are so vital to our soul's well-being, growth and beauty!  

I can't help but love this spectacular season.  I love the silence.  I love the cold.  I love the wonder and beauty.  I love the time to act like the trees and deepen my roots.  I love the winter because it can uplift, guide, comfort, warm, bless, inspire, help and renew us.

Thank you,

Blessed God,

for the gift

of winter.

Thank you

for causing us

to pause,

when we

allow ourselves.

Teach us

the message

of spirit winter.

Love, Andrea