Today I am grateful for…
March 26, 2009
photo credit: @Maco…the awareness of the changing of seasons as the slowly wax and wane, blending into each other. In years past it seemed as if there were no in-between seasons, so to speak. There was no real distinguishable spring or fall; everything just seemed to explode all at once so that one day the trees were barren of leaves and the next all the pear trees are blossomed and the daffodils had burst into life. But this year I feel a change in my spirit. A gentle appreciation for watching how my surroundings change a little each day. At first it was the forsythias, then the pear trees followed by the dogwoods, and today a few daffodils can be spotted here and there. Spring isn’t bursting her way into the world, but rather, taking the time to introduce herself quietly while letting down her guards one at a time.
But the most soothing to me is the slowly shifting temperature. Days peak in low to mid-60s and the dying of the sun takes the warmth with it and the nights and mornings are still chilly–usually hovering in the high 40s or low 50s. With the slowly ebbing temperatures are also the sunsets. Winter sunsets are almost always rather bleak. In spring the colors of the fading light seem to brighten and become a little more saturated, though still not the intense blazes of color we see in the summer.
Although I look forward to the warmer weather and days of going to the lake house and lying out on a raft in the lake or stretched out in a park on a blanket with a good book, today I merely stood out on my front porch soaking in the gentle calm and peace that today’s close brought with it. The breeze blew just enough to send a few strands of hair flying, and I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. March has been a rough month for me emotionally, but I feel my spirit starting to embrace the changes and make the most of them. I finally feel a renewing of my soul.
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” — Rachel Carson
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what a beautiful post. parts of our spirits are the same, and this is definitely one of the reasons i consider you a friend – i cannot WAIT to get down there (or you get up here) so we can share these little moments together <3
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Thank you for a wonderful weekend. Visiting with you & experiencing your world gave me a little more insight into your soul. I feel like a big girl just going to Atlanta by myself & can’t imagine going to another Country!!! I have been inspired to follow the Greek tradition & faith more since visiting with your friends, Harmony & Levi. They have such an awe about Faith & family. I can see why you are so interested in the Jewish Faith. Keep your sweet smile & inquisitive attitude & will experience life to its fullest.
Love,
Mom