“A mystic is anyone who has a gnawing suspicion that the apparent discord, brokenness, contradiction, and discontinuities that assault us every day might conceal a hidden unity.”
Krista Tippett
A light drizzle began falling this morning then changed to a wet snow. It stopped at about noon. It has been overcast and gray all day. I can easily see why people can feel down or depressed on days like this. I have felt its effect. I also feel a bit down as I have a friend who is in ICU from a heart attack and another one who has gone into hospice. It has been a struggle to accept where I’m at now in life and the weather and news have not helped.
Yet, I watch as this precious moisture creates “dewdrop ornaments” that glisten and sparkle with the wind on the juniper outside my bedroom window. Nature is always offering us something to enjoy and so simple. I smile and am grateful.
5 Comments
Earl
I’m sorry to hear about your two friends, Monte. I hope they both find peace and a swift recovery for the friend in the ICU. It’s certainly hard to always be positive, and it’s only human to be down sometimes. I’m not certain we could ever feel the highest love and joy if we could not also feel the lowest despair and sadness.
I know of no magic words that can guarantee a positive outlook. But, I’ve seen others who have suffered what I know would break me while yet retaining a zest for life.
Annie would say/sing, “The sun will come out tomorrow, so you gotta hang out till tomorrow.” 😊
Earl
“…gotta hang on…” 😉
Monte Stevens
A good night’s sleep can make a big difference. I believe last night was the first night I’ve slept all the way through. We awoke to morning fog which inspired me to get out as we do not have fog ou there very often. My mood and attitude is much better this morning. So, I hang on!
Faye White
Getting old – better than the alternative but also ‘not fair!’. My brain tells me I should be able to do anything but my body says otherwise. Have a good Friday, Monte.
Monte Stevens
I feel the same, my body and mind have different perceptions of aging. Only one is living in reality.