Gray Sky Beauties

The sky is completely gray again today. There was only a moment of sunshine yesterday morning. It was glorious. However, this morning I could feel myself sinking into a funk. This has been one of the longest stretches of gray here I can remember. I love rain usually, but right now I long to be outside, and to feel the warmth of sunlight on my skin. But...in honor of my new found love of Taoism I will enjoy the present moment, and open myself to the possibility of my current situation.

There is beauty in the gray. Here is a warm photograph of three lovely equine friends. Gray sky beauties. I see such tenderness in this photograph, and my lips can't help but curl each time I look at it. Such strong fond  feelings on a gray day.

( I call this collage of photographs Ode to Rain, taken on another recent rainy cold day)

May we all learn to sit and observe the joy that can be found even on the grayest of days. There is life teaming around us. There are still bird songs, and the peaceful steady fall of rain drops can soften the heart, and quiet the mind.

 I am looking forward to going home and lighting some candles, and warming some water in a kettle for some herbal tea. Maybe doing some slow sun salutations, soft stretching and tuning into my breath. Though I will be tankful for the sunshine when it arrives- I am happily aware of the beauty of the gray, wet moment that is now, and really now is the only moment I know I have for sure. I am glad I have the opportunity to be awake, aware and in tune with the present no matter how rainy.

Much love,

Ashley