Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Some Observations on a cold December morning

My eyes are burning at work today, as they were yesterday too. Too much time on the computer, perhaps?

The sun was out this morning, but now it is hidden behind fields of gray.

Flowers. Over-rated (i.e. valentine's day) and yet, equally under appreciated. As Eckhart Tolle says, flowers are God incarnate, beauty for beauty's sake. Yes, they are essentially for pollination, and yes, their bright colors and fragrant scents only enhance this crucial goal, but in regards to humans, they are completely functionless. Yet we love them anyway. Flowers bring us light, beauty, and love. That is their ultimate purpose.

I simultaneously crave frigid snow and cozy warmth. You know, the classic scene: curled up infront of a fire with a cup of tea and some music while the snow blankets the trees outside. Foggy windows, crisp bursts of wind, hats, scarves, cold hands and cold noses, all waiting to be warmed by the touch of another. Kisses help too, of course! :)

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