Winter Blues

There are days when we all experience the winter blues, feeling lifeless, lonely and a bit depressed. But in nature when a winter day really turns blue it is anything but lifeless and depressing.  It is a moment of calmness and serenity.

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When the forest is so still that you can hear your heart beat.

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When you can imagine yourself light as a feather
high above the world ready to take off and fly.

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In that quiet moment your mind lets go and suddenly
you are soaring higher and higher.

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Forgetting the garden once filled with flowers where now a blanket of snow bars you from even entering the gate.

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Just taking your time and really noticing how
beautiful a winter blue day can be.

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Letting go of those concerns that tend to
bury you when feeling weighted down.

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Those moments when nature says,
just look at me I am feeling blue also.

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I may feel cold and alone, but God is all around me
waiting to warm my soul again.

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The thought of his presence keeps
my life ready to bloom again.

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In a world where snow covered trees will soon again burst forth with green from the warmth of his touch.

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But for now the winter blues still exist, so like a reflection I dream of God’s presence surrounding me also.

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As the clouds move in and the day begins to draw to an end.  I find myself grounded again, but with renewed thoughts of how wonderful a winter blue day can be when I know I am surrounded by God’s presence.

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Moments of stillness and serenity were experienced.

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As night draws near I say goodbye to the winter blues where the moon meets a star as they fade over the hill.

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Like a snowbird who flies south, I will be heading for the desert in California for the remainder of the winter.

May you also find God’s presence
even when feeling the winter blues.
Have a
Good Morning…   Good Afternoon…  Good Night…
Whatever it is to you.

Photo & Words
by
Here I Am/Carrie