This is the view out my studio window on a late winter's afternoon.
I do my best to not let the demands of the life I have created eat up the moments when I can just look and take in something beautiful.
I had friends for dinner last night and we were talking about how the demands of life in these times has practically obliterated moments of quiet contemplation and reflection. While their young son had his cell phone with him, he didn't let it interrupt our being together as friends.
The dinner table was set with candles and flowers. I had chosen a CD of quiet piano music and after weeks of intense work around here, the evening seemed almost like stepping into a church sanctuary off a busy city street.
If we don't allow ourselves uninterrupted time for our thoughts and conversations to flow, I believe there is an unknown and sorry consequence to be had for us all.
So here is to contemplation and its gifts.
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Couldn't see the view from your window Lynne but I sure do agree about quiet time and enjoying time with good friends. Here's hoping that you remaining winter days are enjoyable ones and that Springtime comes quickly to your part of the world.
Pete
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