I want to disappear for a while – to read British mystery novels, sleep, drink grownup hot chocolate and not see a soul. Even better, I want to hibernate in an isolated cabin instead of my house – I’m tired and lazy, so my house is a mess, and that distracts me from my books and Netflix.
In the past, I would fret, with what little energy I had, about this winter slip into what many would describe as mild depression. This year, I look at the dreary rain drops dripping from the bare, gray branches, and I welcome the slight sadness with a warm fuzzy blanket.
For I have learned that this feeling always precedes the buzz of anticipation that happens like clockwork at the end of every February, when the first buds appear and the early migratory birds arrive. I would not appreciate the coming light without first knowing the darkness.
“For me it was important to be alone; solitude was a prerequisite to being openly and joyfully susceptible and responsive to the world of leaves, light, birdsong, flowers, flowing water.” ~Mary Oliver
Boy are you reading my mind this morning, Alyson. Alas, I have an appointment for my regular 6-month Cardiology visit this afternoon, which only serves to remind me of my mortality and re-enforce the February melancholy.
Thanks for the reminder of the hope we have in the promise of spring and the Hope of the eternal Kingdom of light and joy.
Love you, Dad
On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 9:55 AM, Midnight Music and Musings wrote:
> Alyson Hinkie posted: “I want to disappear for a while – to read British > mystery novels, sleep, drink grownup hot chocolate and not see a soul. Even > better, I want to hibernate in an isolated cabin instead of my house – I’m > tired and lazy, so my house is a mess, and that distra” >
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Oh, yes, the hope of the eternal spring is draped over every dark day!
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Love this Alyson and I am right there with you. I often think, I love the cold because it helps me appreciate the warm and I wouldn’t know joy if I didn’t know sadness. Ha! Sounds a bit like Inside Out!
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Makes me want to watch that movie again! One of my favorites. ❤️
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I’m with you…blah, bleah, meh. Which is weird…there ARE wonders all around–maybe my soul just needs to thaw out?
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