Threshold

Photo by Chuck Hoffman © Genesis+Art

Holden Village, Washington

All is not just snow and mountains here in Railroad Creek. The 2 geraniums on the wooden shelf over the radiator have flowered. They are not the big voluptuous blooms of summer. They are the valiant blossoms of winter pushing forth despite being trapped inside with little daylight and not much encouragement.

The geraniums remind me, at this threshold between calendar years, that despite adversity, be it fires, big mining companies, or anything else, that there is loveliness to be found in each and step and a capacity for growth and beauty. As we reach into this New Year, let us be grateful for the gift of the village and thankful for the Love that gathers us all.

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