Sometimes I feel like a lone butterfly arm’s reach away from its kaleidoscope. The season seems to call for a bit of solitude which helps me to reflect on the year as it comes to an end.
This time of introspection used to come with a bit of judgement. I feared that it was wrong in some way and with that fear came loneliness. But when I allow room to just be alone in neutrality, it isn’t bad at all.
In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.
-Albert Camus
Before long, I’ll be surrounded by my extended family as they migrate from near and far to be together for the holidays. And with this solo time, I will be a wee bit closer to whole and better equipped to be present and joyful.
Truly, I am blessed to have my mother, new step-father, and each of my siblings all within a few hours drive from me. The majority of my in laws are a short flight away as well. And while those who have passed on ahead of us are dearly missed, I am thankful for the cherished memories that I was lucky enough to have made.
Beautiful!!!