Life is everything. Life is God. Everything changes and moves and that movement is God. And while there is life there is a joy in consciousness of the divine. To love life is to love God. Harder and more blessed than all else is to love this life in one’s suffering, in innocent suffering.
Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
After my quiet time and a bowl of Irish Oats I made a trip to Pineridge Natural Area to enjoy the predawn and sunrise on this Friday the 13th. It has been a while since I’ve ventured up there for sunrise. Instead, I’ve been spending more time riding the bicycle and at the coffee shops. I made a good choice as the clouds to the south were glowing pink and red. And, it was quiet and calm which quiets and calms my soul. I realized how much I missed these moments with nature. Who knows, maybe nature missed my presence also. Our cold days have left most of Dixon Reservoir with a layer of ice. I then met Jeff for coffee and conversation and will meet Don and Elizabeth for lunch later today. Yes, to love life while we still have time!
4 Comments
Faye White
This is a beautiful array of vivid color! It was meant for you to be there to witness this gift.
Monte Stevens
I believe you are spot on, Faye! And, it is a gift!!! Have a wonderful day!!
Earl
It seems Pineridge Nature Area threw you a welcome-back Monte sunrise party. Beautiful! It was worth the trip, for sure.
Monte Stevens
I must agree with you. And, the silence that embraced me as she showed me her beauty was also a gift.