In Celebration of Rebirth

Insects humming and chirping outside the window tonight remind me of the cycles of life. Outrageous blooms at the Festival of Flowers in Mobile created within me a welcoming embrace of new life, a celebration of crazy colors and shapes that even now, two days later, make me smile.

I wrote a several days ago about the intelligence of flowers. Today their beauty simply reminds me to celebrate the cycles of my life–all of them. And to drink in the beauty found everywhere.

From the east comes the light and rebirth and the fresh air of spring.

From the south comes warmth and the fire of summer and growth.

From the west comes deepening and the maturity of autumn and diving into the watery realms of the subconscious.

From the north comes wisdom and quiet and deep stillness of winter.

Through all seasons may joy and beauty guide us.