As usual for these winter days, the sun seems to be outshone by gray skies. While this weather pattern seems odd, it is a reality, something that I need to adjust to this season. As I walk the spiritual journey, I always seek shreds of wisdom. It just so happened that Irene Latham shared her blog poem at Live Your Poem this past Friday. One line resonated with me, and so I kept it in my heart.
"Teach me how to hold the sun when the day is
anything but joyful."
These lines will stay with me as a reminder to be optimistic in the face of challenges while maintaining hope.
I know how to teach,
but how do I teach me?
Is there a way to understand how?
Perhaps I should reach out to
winter's doldrums - hold
all that the season offers in the
middle of my hand when the sun
does not shine. When
the sky provides the
the gift of light on a certain day
there is
an expectation that anything
can open my heart, but
only with the spirit of joyfulness.
draft CVarsalona, 2026
February 24, 2026
Join me as I come into the light on a winter's day.
Oh, Carol, so beautiful! I loved your teaser on the Two Writing Teachers site, your introduction here, Irene's quote (did you share it with her?), and especially your poem. You seem very able to teach yourself! Peace.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, did I need this today! After another huge snowstorm and more disruption of plans -- and SO many gray days -- I really want to seek a perspective shift. This is such a lovely idea -- thanks for sharing!
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