On this pre dawn, chilly late October morning the sky and water are still dark. Stepping out onto my deck, barefoot, still in my pajamas with a hot coffee, mostly to warm my hands, I soak in the stillness. Slowly the horizon is turning pink purple. Within a few minutes that breathtaking shade of red orange begins to paint the sky, then the water and everything I see. It’s really too cool out here to be barefoot. Going inside to get slippers is not an option though because in seconds the masterpiece unfolding before me will change far too quickly to risk stepping away. It’s as if the birds are singing a hallelujah chorus summoning and welcoming this day. To say I’m mesmerized by the sheer majesty of this moment is such an understatement. If hearts could explode in gratefulness and gratitude mine would surely rupture right now.
Dark moments of the last few years when I honestly considered taking my life in some very bleak and hopeless moments seem like a melancholy movie I observed now. Blessed beyond measure to have this absolute peace and contentment in this water front home I have been gifted. To fully see and meld into true tranquility…what joy.
My home is a rental in a piece of a hundred year old house. Many quirks in a place this old but the river, ahhh the river…my soul is quiet and happy this morning…perhaps the most so in over 6 years. Yes blessed beyond measure and oh so grateful for these sunrises.❤️
Life’s journey has many losses and pain but I chose to find the lesson in that story…my story…it has a purpose I’m sure. Joy has come in the dawn of this special beauty this morning. I’m at peace ❤️❤️ I pray that same peaceful joy to you.
Reflections on Life’s Journeys 