I’m a bit late to the 2024 party. As fate would have it, I was exposed to not just one, but two nasty viruses on Christmas Day at a family gathering. First to darken my door was the flu…a nasty strain this year…and then, just as I was feeling human again a week later, on New years Day, COVID finally got me (a first for me). I suppose I’ve joined the herd. If not for the booster I got last November, the doc said I might not have faired as well as I did. Still it was not how I planned on ringing in the new year! Anyhow…we’ve been snowed in for a bit…things finally melting, and I snapped this view out my front door this evening. It blew me away. I am so grateful for the beauty that surrounds me. For each sunrise and sunset. I hope you and yours are well.
Before I close out this post, I must share another view of the photo above. I applied a mirror filter to it and lo and behold, there she was right there reminding me Gaia, (as I imagine her at this time of year) sleeping amongst the roots, deep underground waiting for spring! What a gift this slight of photo editing produced! Isn’t she amazing!!! If you look at the original, you’ll see her peeking out at you. Sometimes it takes a mirror to see things more clearly.
It’s a reminder to me that it’s okay to rest (I’ve rested a lot this year). A new year need not be tackled all at once. We have 365 (actually 366 days this year) to live the promise of 2024.
I wrote a little haiku too. Of course I did! Peace and much love to you!
gaia suspended
deep beneath the snow
she slumbers, dreaming of spring
winter lingers long
~kat~
like mercury colliding... 
January 21st, 2024 at 11:56 pm
Peace, Love, and Healing Prayers, Kat 💖💖
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January 22nd, 2024 at 4:14 am
Thank you Michael ❤️
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January 22nd, 2024 at 1:38 am
I hope you feel a 100% again, soon. Hugs. Beautiful poem and picture
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January 22nd, 2024 at 4:14 am
Thanks Sadje! Each day a little better! 🥰
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January 22nd, 2024 at 5:14 am
Thanks good. 🥹
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January 22nd, 2024 at 8:29 am
Sorry to hear of your wrestles with illness. That last photo is incredible. Nice of her to show up for you.
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January 22nd, 2024 at 9:31 am
Thank you. It was a stunning discovery! 😊
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January 22nd, 2024 at 12:40 pm
Yes! I’m glad you shared it with us. You’re welcome
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January 22nd, 2024 at 4:22 pm
What a fabulous picture Kat. Sorry to hear you’ve been so poorly. Hope all is well now.
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January 22nd, 2024 at 8:12 pm
Hi Di! Thank you, yes! I’m on the mend. I tire easily but I just take time to rest when that happens. 😊
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January 23rd, 2024 at 8:09 am
Glad to hear you can rest up when necessary. Hubby naps on the settee most afternoons now.
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January 23rd, 2024 at 2:49 pm
This is absolutely wonderful, the photo is amazing as is your Haiku ! I am so sorry you have been so ill. I hope you are on the mend now…. How are you coping. How is partner doing. I really hope you both have a good year. Sending lots of love and healing vibes 💜💜💜💜
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January 23rd, 2024 at 3:07 pm
Hi Willow!!! So good to see you. I am getting better, gaining my strength back everyday. I need it. Traci is likely confined to a wheelchair permanently. We are still working on finding solutions for the pain…nothing has worked so far. ☹️ But that said we’re managing. This has been a bonding experience for us. And we celebrate every little victory. Thank you for asking Willow! Much love!!! 💚💚💚💚
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January 23rd, 2024 at 3:26 pm
I am so glad to hear you are improving and coping with Traci’s pain . I am not in a wheelchair but nearly was after breaking my back twice. I had to have three ops. If it helps I found blogging really helped me come to terms with things and the pain . One book that really helped me was and is by Vidyamala Burch it’s called Living Well with pain and Chronic illness. I do not mean to interfere but it might help. It so nice to see you back , 💜💜💜
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January 23rd, 2024 at 3:48 pm
Thank you Willow! Much appreciated, truly. Traci has found that coloring detailed mandalas using colored pencils to be very therapeutic to helping her manage the pain. 🙂 Needless to say we’ve gone though loads of pencils and dozens and dozens of adult coloring books this past year. But whatever works, right!?? 😊
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January 23rd, 2024 at 4:48 pm
Yes indeed your right! Whatever works grab it and stick with it. Have a look at the book online … I found the mindfulness lessons very helpful. We all do what we can .💜💜
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January 23rd, 2024 at 4:09 pm
I wondered where you were. I’m so sorry you’ve been so sick. Willow sent me your way so I could say hello. Take care, and it’s good to see you back. xx
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January 23rd, 2024 at 4:49 pm
Hi Colleen. So good to hear from you. Life threw us a curveball last year and the hits just keep on coming now in 2024!!! But it’s all good. I’m learning to roll with the flow. Just don’t have the time I used to have for writing so I grab the moments when inspiration strikes! Hope you are doing well. 😊💚
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January 31st, 2024 at 11:06 pm
That mirror image is stunning, what a fantastic discovery right there in your own photo! Thank you for sharing it 🥰
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February 15th, 2024 at 7:50 am
Thanks J! I thought so too! 🥰✨
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January 31st, 2024 at 11:07 pm
That mirror image is fantastic! What a delightful find, right in your own photo. Thank you for sharing it 🥰
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