Hope is the spark that ignites our hearts, even when the world seems to dim its light.
I walked into the woods a few days ago to snip some pine branches for the kitchen window sill. I was glad I thought to look up....because the treetops against the white winter sky were magnificent.
Every day the news is more shocking and gut wrenching...so many hurtful words and choices that are dimming our light.
One of the things I am going to do more often is look up....reminding me to stay hopeful.
This is what I saw was today.
The pine branches I snipped in the woods were lovely in the evening light.
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. Thanks for sparks of hope to ignite us all, MaryAnn.
ReplyDeleteYes! This little light of ours!
DeleteMaryann, you always remind me to stay grounded and hopeful with your observations in nature. Thank you. Keep writing my friend! ~ Ida
ReplyDeleteThank you Ida! Your kind words warm my heart!
DeleteThe pine branches are lovely indeed, but I am smitten (as you would say:) with that little reindeer!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy
Ha ha....yes! It's not a great photo...but that little reindeer is smitten worthy!
DeleteI'll take any bits of hope these days, MaryAnn! Looking up, lifting up, speaking up - all ways to counteract the darkness. Beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteLooking up and lifiting up....love it! Thanks Judy!
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