Surviving Winter: Thoughts from the Frozen North...
Well, Minnesota isn't that far north but this winter
seemed like the North Pole and it isn't over yet! These past
three months here have been unending snowstorms, ice and arctic
temperatures. Needless to say, winter
has become oppressive! So, how to
"survive" winter or deal with the strain it creates in our lives is a
powerful question for many of us.
I was lucky-my family invited me to Arizona for a week. The
highlight of my trip included hiking in Sabino Canyon in Tucson, one of the
most unique and beautiful desert canyons. My sense of the Sacred came alive as I viewed
the rugged, mountainous landscape, the desert trees and flowers in the canyon
valleys. I experienced how nature connects me to the Divine deeply
within and restores my sense of wholeness.
Finding ways to restore our energy and spirit regardless
of where we live, weather conditions and other life stressors is essential in
our lives.
Where do you go
and what do you do to re-energize your "spirit"? What places help you reconnect with the
Sacred? How important is color, warmth and beauty to you in winter?
Elaine LaCanne, OP Richfield, MN
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