Hello, readers!
I captured both of the photographs below on Thursday.
The first picture is of flowers on a celosia, or coxcomb, plant. The vibrant pink caught my eye during a lunchtime walk. The second photo I took Thursday night. It’s a glimpse of the northern lights. I was thrilled to see them through my camera phone, in the city standing under street lights.
When I texted her the photos, my cousin and friend pointed out that the color of the northern lights reflects the color of the flowers. I hadn’t noticed it. I’m so glad she pointed out that amazing synchronicity. The natural world is truly full of wonder!
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On that same theme, this week I’m highlighting a few of my posts from last fall. In these writings, I also reflect on the awe, synchronicity, and wisdom we can find in the world around us.
As we transition deeper in autumn and our days shorten, I hope you’ll find something helpful in reading or rereading these posts about change, perspective, and transitions.
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In which I wrote about the autumn equinox, about both the wonders of our wide universe and perspective about our place within it, and about holding together grief and joy.
In which I wrote about The Story of the Chinese Farmer and the benefits of uncertainty and nonattachment to outcomes.
In which I wrote about letting go:
Our ancestors had to follow the rhythms of nature and let go in ways that we don’t. Shorter days and colder temperatures meant a change in activities and routines. We now have central heating, electricity, plumbing, telephones, computers, cars, washers and dryers, and many other modern conveniences. All good stuff that I appreciate! However, these conveniences allow us to defy nature in ways that mean we can be forever “on.” Part of letting go is resisting the idea of “keeping the lights burning” - of always being connected electronically, of constant productivity, of keeping up with everything all the time.
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With care and gratitude,
Mary