wander with me

this time of year is so very fleeting

and magical.

and in the very midst of these miracles,

there is also a profound sadness at the death and 

destruction in too many places in the world.

it's a challenge to live in between

the bliss and the despair.

so i take some cues from the sage...

...last to surrender in the winter, and first to

grow green from the deadwood in the spring.

and the hellebore...

...she blossoms under the snow 

and stands sturdy for weeks and weeks.

quiet inspiration.

and an affirmation.

to say yes to every day.