We looked out the window today at the rain and listened to the wind, watching the leaves falling. The trees are almost completely bare. It's time to change our cozy room table from bright, colored leaves to evergreens with lights. We bring greenery and trees and lights into our homes to remind us of freshness and life and to counteract the gloominess of the season.
All the energy of the trees is going deep into the roots. The bears that we have been "hunting" for weeks (with our binoculars and cameras) are snuggling deep in caves for the winter. The frogs and turtles are burrowed in the mud and so much of our world seems to be sleeping. This is the season for staying warm and cozy. We are thankful for food to eat and warm clothes and home.
I love this time of year and the richness of the story of Christ's birth. We celebrate the mystery of ife, the sacredness of birth and the shining blessing that newborns bring. In this season of increased darkness, the light of Truth shines brightest.
It's also a time when we give each other presents! Little elves are busy, busy making things to give away on Christmas morning (it's so much fun to have secret surprises!)
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