moment of mindfulness...breaks in the clouds

The warmest part of the day has found us outside for fresh air and inspiration. The garden comfy under a blanket of snow, I seem drawn more instantly to the creek than usual. Yesterday, while we were watching the water slosh against the edge of the ice that has formed along the creek bank, we were graced with the occasional burst of light. We started looking for and anticipating the breaks in the clouds.

our bodies soaking up vitamin d

our souls longing for warmth

our spirits craving light

We go for long stretches without sun this time of year. I have periods in my life that seem like an endless series of sunless day...one thing after another threatening to bring me down. I have to make a point to get out there with hopes of finding these kind of breaks in the clouds, opportunities to rejoice in the beauty and love that surround me everyday if I choose to look for it.

blessings of abundant love and light~

moment of mindfulness...thread the light

on this solstice eve,tomorrow being the darkest day of the year, these words are going through my head as they have for weeks, a song that has become a mantra...

thread the light,
thread the light,
thread the light,
thread the light,
shine the light,
don't hide the light,
live the light,
and give the light,
seek the light,
and speak the light,
crave the light, and brave the light,
stare the light,
and share the light,
show the light,
and know the light,
raise the light,
and praise the light,
thread the light,
and spread the light.

you can listen to the whole song by glen hansard and marketa irglova here (choose this low)

may your winter be filled with warmth, closeness, and *light*