Beloved,
When my son, Steve, stored all my yard things for the winter, I asked him if I could keep my kayak out for a while even though it meant he would have to come back to put it back in my yard against the garage. I actually got to go out kayaking three more times and each one a treasure as I know winter is coming. A few days ago I told him it was time so he came and put it away for the winter. This is generally a sad time for me as I do not like the cold and snow of winter. I suddenly realized today that this year, I feel differently. After being in South Carolina for two and a half months last year, I have a different outlook on staying put for the winter. Each year, I would crave to be out in the sun on the beach and without a winter coat.
My trip to SC was a tough one as it rained all three days and my rental place was not what I expected. I did have a balcony with view of the ocean but it was too cold to go out on it even for a coffee. I wore my winter coat for 2 months in order to go to the beach. I was on the third floor with an elevator which I made sure of before I booked. No one mentioned that the elevator would be on the opposite end of this large building with two spaced heavy fire doors that I would have to push open while using my motorized scooter. The only window was the door to the balcony so it was a dark apartment with no sun coming to warm me or my spirits. I could not leave the apartment without my scooter as the elevator was so far away. That in itself was a constant reminder to me of my handicap and what my future might entail. I bet you can tell why I went into a depression although I tried to make the best of it.
My home has the sun coming in the kitchen every day that there is sun. I can even open the door and the sun streams in so warm through the storm door. Sometimes, I put my bathing suit on and bask in its warmth while absorbing Vit D. I am in my own comforting bed and my home is free of all chemical contaminants. I can look out at the lake, which today looks like an ocean because of the wind, while still in the warmth of my home. I may get lonely but I am not bored as being in my home, there is always something I can do. I know where all the stores are and if I get lonely, there are people I know who I see when I go to Church, the dump, the post office or the stores. I can walk out to the garage and get in my car and drive without being constantly reminded that I am handicapped (at least, for now). I am even more thankful that I went to SC last year as it has given me a different perspective on being home in Massachusetts for the winter. I feel a lot more content and happy to be right here in my own home.
Lee Harris explains about the energy that is surrounding us now.
http://www.leeharrisenergy.com/lheblog/big-circles-small-circles
Marianne Williamson gave a very interesting interview on the election results. It is eye opening to see the different perspective on something that we all partook in.
This is how we react as Americans and show our support.
Do you take good care of yourself? Good thing to be reminded about especially during this season. Read this.
Here is an opportunity to meditate with Eckhart Tolle about the teachings of Jesus which is what Christmas initiates. If you can’t make it this Sunday, register anyway as there will be a replay available until Jan 11, 2017. You may want to listen closer to or on Christmas.
—
Love and Light
Mary Grace
http://www.IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.TheWoundedChalice.com