At 4:22 West Coast Time today, we will pass the Winter Solstice. The darkest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, it alwasy puts my in a reflective mood. Where I live, in Seattle, it doesn't get cold, although we have had a very rough fall so far. And yet, there are a few plants that seem to hold the promise of springtime already, with buds on their branches. Staring into the abyss as many of us are, and as our nation is, we can hold fast to those little glimpses of hope. Even on the darkest day of the year, there is still a little light, even if you have to light it yourself. We must not give in to hopelessness, but rather stare fearlessly into the farkness. We are sparks, and we are reflections, we bring light, and we magnify the light that comes through Nature. I wish you all peace in this day...
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