Peace

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
--Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me
--Let There be Peace on Earth

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
--Desiderata, Max Ehrmann
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Driving home this morning, I was greeted by a dramatic sight: two very large black birds which I cannot identify flew up and apart in a perfect formation from the road in front me. Just then, the ominous gray cumulo-stratus clouds parted enough to allow a ray of sunshine through. The stark beauty penetrated my contemplation, and seemed to portend possibilities.

A simple and sincere Merry Christmas wish to all or our good friends and readers. We are honored you take some time out of your busy lives to share here. The kindnesses we have been met with are truly humbling. Such brilliance, directness, generosity and heartfelt expression we would never have imagined.

To me, being able to feel deep gratitude for all that is given is the true meaning of the holidays. I hope you are warm and finding your own reasons for appreciation. My cup runneth over.

Thanks again.