Odd, this gift of solitude. Perched canal side, I affirm my connection to the earth, and offer thanks. Late afternoon sun casts a glow on the foliage across the way, lighting up the mirror-still water. Vibrant reflections.
Two winters ago, I fought to breathe as temperatures fell below zero. Impassible walkways trapped me indoors. Depression fought for possession. Hope struggles in imposed isolation.
“There are no absolutes in life,” a professor once told me, and I think of that now –
how just when it feels as if one sentence has been handed down, sealed, an opening appears. I am fortunate, savour the moment.
Heron’s watchful stride
invites reflection, respect –
Winter’s solitude.
(Rapture first appeared here February 2019. I offer an edited version here.
Beautiful reflections, V.J. I can’t help but think of Julie Andrews in “The Sound of Music,” when she says: “When god closes a door, he opens a window.”
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Yes!! Love the association. Thanks!
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Lovely. Savoring those small moments of peaceful beauty can sustain us for a very long time.
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They really can. Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, V.J.
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Beautiful! 👏🏻
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Thank you!
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“There are no absolutes” is something I wish the world could understand.
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Wouldn’t we be better off!
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thoughtful reflection in both your words and pic … let hope prevail as this too will pass 🙂
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It will. Thanks Kate.
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Beautiful ♥️
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Thank you
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Wonderfully written, evokes a sense of calm.
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Thanks Heather.
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You’re welcome.
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Yes, it’s good to be alive and solitude brings many benefits ❤️
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It does! Thanks Elaine.
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What about death and taxes as absolutes?
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Seems given the current circumstances even that is up in the air.
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….a species to species visual lesson in composure–thank you
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Definitely learned a lot from my feathered neighbour. Thanks.
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You’re such an eloquent truth writer! ❤
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Thanks so much.
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My pleasure! ❤
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This is gorgeous. Very deep, yet beautifully descriptive. Chock a block full of meaning. I love it
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Thanks so much!
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A beautifully reflective piece V. J.
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Thanks Ivor.
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Beautiful post. Great way to start my blogging week.
Happy Monday.
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Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
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