hello to the blogger world--blessings to you all. in the midst of this heartland post-blizzard day, i relate to it, the post-blizzard state. lots of slush, proceeding cautiously, skidding, slowly creeping where you can usually whizz on by, transitional spots especially treacherous, lots of slush, chill to the bone, scraping and kicking and digging out from being covered up and marooned, seeing and feeling your breath more than usual, temperaments warped by the temperature, and did i mention lots and lots of slush. but beyond the immediate, what else do i learn from it? much needed moisture gained, much greater appreciation of sunshine and warmth, much more inner strength after exercising those muscles of character. that's pretty annoying, but true nonetheless. and at least, it just doesn't last that long, and it's never really as bad as it seems in the moment. so what does one do in a time of "melting?" fall back on the knowledge that it's not meant to cripple you. keep moving--inside and out, but be still--inside and out. yoo-hoo, that's a mighty trippy trick, isn't it? yes...BUT NO! you're loving me, right now, aren't you. paradox and swirl are the new absolutes. not really new, but we've arrived at an age where it is imperative to embrace them on all levels--global, national, corporate, relational, emotional, personal, spiritual. what does all this mean...come on now, read your scripts...nothing and everything! here's my wish for you today: in your blizzards, may you melt/in your sunshine, may you chill/if you do not get this now/some sweet day i hope you will.