Merry Christmas to you as well, Erin. Thank you for this beautiful essay, a wonderful way to start my Christmas morning. As I read, an intense sound arose from outside, which I first mistook for the horrible military jets that fly over our small town from a neighboring air base. But instead, I soon realized it is the howl of a massive windstorm, a reminder that nature is more powerful and awesome than any frightening technology human beings could ever create. I take solace in the beauty of the mountains, forests, and bays surrounding me. It has been a challenging year for all of us, but I count my many, many blessings and hope for the future. Peace and love to you.
Thank you so much, Paul! I hope you're safe and warm inside, away from the wind storm, but I'm so happy to know that you're also so close to the peace of nature. I love your thoughts on the power of nature versus technology -- I wish we humans could remember the magic and power and wonder of the organic world more often.
It has certainly been a challenging year, but I'm wishing you and your family the happiest new year filled with so many good things. Have a very merry Christmas! :)
Merry Christmas to you as well, Erin. Thank you for this beautiful essay, a wonderful way to start my Christmas morning. As I read, an intense sound arose from outside, which I first mistook for the horrible military jets that fly over our small town from a neighboring air base. But instead, I soon realized it is the howl of a massive windstorm, a reminder that nature is more powerful and awesome than any frightening technology human beings could ever create. I take solace in the beauty of the mountains, forests, and bays surrounding me. It has been a challenging year for all of us, but I count my many, many blessings and hope for the future. Peace and love to you.
Thank you so much, Paul! I hope you're safe and warm inside, away from the wind storm, but I'm so happy to know that you're also so close to the peace of nature. I love your thoughts on the power of nature versus technology -- I wish we humans could remember the magic and power and wonder of the organic world more often.
It has certainly been a challenging year, but I'm wishing you and your family the happiest new year filled with so many good things. Have a very merry Christmas! :)