Winter Stillness

Stillness and Aliveness. We've just returned from Tahoe, California, where we were surrounded by snow, tons of snow. This was fun for me, since I have spent the past twenty years of my life living in either Florida or Texas...As we spent a few days out and around our resort, I reflected on the commonly referenced phrase: "the dead of winter." When I scanned the blankets of endless pure white around me however, nothing seemed "dead" at all. In fact, I felt as if most things around me were full of life, yet were simply sleeping. It is from this sentiment that I write tonight, thinking about Spring. I look forward to cultivating peacefulness as Spring arrives. I look forward to writing. I look forward to creativity, and friendship in creativity. And as the white soon melts away, I am excited to see life awaken around me again. Stay tuned...