Beyond the Gray
This past weekend, I had a golden opportunity to reconnect with two friends, Karen and Sharon. A once-a-year getaway to focus on friendship that was sprinkled with laughter, heartfelt conversation, support, listening, and the silence that holds space for genuine connection.
Set against the tranquil backdrop, we stayed in Karen’s spectacular boathouse, nestled up against the water’s edge. The east-facing, unobstructed view through a glass garage door would provide brilliant views of the sun kissing the horizon each morning.
We purposely planned to get up early to experience the view unfolding before our eyes. On the first morning, I was gently nudged from my slumber, a fluttering panic whispering that I had missed the sunrise's embrace, but luckily it was just coming up over the horizon as I watched it paint the sky with hues of hope and new beginnings. It was a bit cloudy which covered some of the show and I was a bit disappointed. Never-the-less, I was mesmerized by the sun’s faithful rising, and the feeling of another new day and beginning.
Typically, I would have run outside to capture pictures but I knew I had another sunrise and vowed to make it happen the next day. That night it stormed and unfortunately mother nature had other plans. The next morning, the sun was completely hidden under a thick blanket of clouds, and didn’t make an appearance until long after it came up over the horizon. I felt like I had missed a great photo opportunity the morning before.
As disappointment nudged my spirit, I found myself thinking about the magic of the unseen sunrise. There is profound wisdom in the persistent rising of the sun. It’s a daily reminder that even when obscured by clouds, a beacon of light and hope continues its loyal journey across the sky, kindling a renewed sense of belief within us.
Life's moments of overcast skies can sometimes overshadow our inner sun. We question, we doubt, and we even fear. But beneath these temporary clouds, our inner strength, our unyielding belief, continues to shimmer, reminding us that a new day, a new beginning, is always on the horizon.
In our journey, as we navigate through our clouded phases, whether it’s a lost opportunity, a goodbye, or merely a hurdle, let’s remember that these are but brief interludes in our grand story. Just as the sun promises a fresh canvas with every dawn, our hearts hold an unending reserve of resilience, love, and hope.
The next time the sky is overcast and the world seems gray, pause. Close your eyes, reconnect with your heart, and feel the sun within. For it's in these moments of profound belief, we truly grasp the essence of new beginnings.
Let us embrace those cloudy days with a heart full of grace. For in these moments of deep reflection and connection, we discover the profound beauty in new beginnings, a gentle reminder that, even if the sun remains unseen, its warm embrace is ever-present, cradling us in arms of light and unconditional love. Even beyond the gray, as a new day unfolds, if you can't see the sun, its warmth, and light, is always there.
xoxox…..Sheryl
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