by Ray DePaola | Jan 9, 2017 | Sunrise Pages
The Wheel Continues, Dear Universe! The snow is coming! The sky is a subdued, heavy gray. We may get up to a foot of snow in the valley by the time the storm winds up tomorrow. Each moment, we are given options for how we will show up and act, what we will...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 8, 2017 | Sunrise Pages
Equanimity, Immense Universe – Blue-tinged cloud cover this morning, and we have a potentially big storm arriving tomorrow. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are looking good for my future. Dear One, I’ve talked a lot about self-care and care for others, kindness,...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 7, 2017 | Sunrise Pages
Honoring Our Own Self, Dear Creator! There’s been a slick frozen mix overnight, but temperatures are supposed to warm this morning, transitioning the precipitation over to all rain. We’ll see. What does it mean – to honor one’s self – Dear One? Too often, we believe...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 7, 2017 | Sunrise Pages
Space, Wonderful Universe! I’m up before dawn again, for work, and to write. The night is clear, and really cold, in the single digits. The waning crescent moon looks small overhead, offering little light. It’s a bit shocking to me that Christmas is over. I’ve...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 6, 2017 | Sunrise Pages
Gently, Slowly, and with Meaning, Dear Universe! It’s dark and overcast this morning, but the cloud cover has a hue of dark blue about it, which is different, and rich, above the snowy landscape. Last night’s snowshoe tour was a lot of fun. We had a gorgeous, clear...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 6, 2017 | Sunrise Pages
Welcome the Bright New Day, Dear Creator! Today’s sun shines in a clear, cloudless sky, and the steam of melting snow rises from roof peaks. A clamor of activity fills the air; so different from yesterday’s snowy peace. It’s the Friday before Christmas. I slept in...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 5, 2017 | Sunrise Pages
Quiet Stillness, Sweet Universe – It is past sunrise, but it’s still dark and gray, as we get a fresh cover of snow. It’s not expected to be a lot, but right now everything is still, except for the snowfall. Yesterday was the winter solstice, the longest night; and,...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 4, 2017 | Sunrise Pages
Clarity, Glorious Universe – Today is overcast, and temperatures are expected to rise to at least freezing, perhaps even higher. There’s a chance for snow flurries tonight or tomorrow, which could be a nice addition for our snowshoe tour scheduled on the 23rd, the...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 4, 2017 | Sunrise Pages
Bright and Rising, O Great Creator! Bright and rising certainly describes the sun on this frosty cold morning. There’s also the smoke rising from chimneys in town, and the steam rising from the barn’s metal roof across the way, as the sun’s rays vaporize the white...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 3, 2017 | Sunrise Pages
Welcoming a New Winter’s Day, Dear Creator – All the yards I looked down upon over the summer, admiring their rich, vibrant greens and other colors – they’ve all transformed to black-and-white, a snow and ice covered landscape. I worked with a great crew in the store...
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