Winter serenity

Every season has its beauty, but winter's mood seems to me the most serene, the most contemplative.

The chilled light and stark forms of leafless trees has a quiet beauty all its own.

I love to walk with the dogs and let my eyes wander.

The farmlands are resting;

my dogs and I walk briskly alone along the river past field after field.

A sharp contrast to the bright lights and holiday bustle, this kind of quiet brings balance and peace.

Peace

With so much troubling talk all around us,

I've been thinking a great deal about peace

and how I can't control the atmosphere everywhere

but I can bring a gentle spirit,

a kind word,

a smile everywhere I go.

I can't change everything for good

but I can do something small...

I can cook someone sick a hot meal

and pass out snacks to the homeless man at the traffic light.

If you're lonely, I can listen.

Merry Christmas, friends.

Tidings of comfort and joy!

Let's leave a trail of compassion and care everywhere we go.

Let peace begin here.

With us.