Although this fiery autumn in Ontario has done its best to affect me, I
find myself somewhat immune to its urgings and in much need of reprieve. The
duality and duplicity of 2014 has wearied me. Also, Mercury is in
retrograde and that’s not good for anyone. Fact.
If things have taken on a dark and ominous slant, let me
encourage you with two things that garnered my attention today. The first is a
book that I came across called The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson (the author of Silent Spring). A spark for dying embers. She writes, “Those who
contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure
as long as life lasts.” Oh I hope so, Ms. Carson! Have you ever sadly pondered (to the point of panic) if your very essence is worthless? Then with perfect
timing from the cosmos encounter something that validates your heartfelt endeavours?
This intimate book with its natural photographs did that for me today. I love
it so much that I may just put it beneath my pillow tonight.
And lastly, a
rousing quotation by writer Isabel Allende posted by a local abstract artist that I admire:
“Show up, show up, show up, and after a while the muse shows up, too.” In other
words, don’t give up! Never give up. Keep doing what you love and have faith
that it’s right and good.