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10 Apr 2003 @ 10:58, by Craig Lang
This morning began with the sense that today was going to be another day in a rough stretch of days at work (yeah, I know, you've already heard about that...). There was a grayness, that heavy feeling that you get when you realize that there is uncertainty and challenge ahead.
Normally I take a few moments to update my dream diary, and then get ready for the day. But this morning, the dream memory was blank - nothing to write. As I still lay in bed - for just a few moments more - I could hear the roar of the distant traffic on the freeway about six blocks from my house. I was trying focus, to bring my consciousness back into the present moment, then get out of bed... :-)
Then I looked out the window. There to greet me was one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen - a delightfully ordinary, and truly beautiful Spring day. The sky was clear, blue and warm. The sun was out. In the yard, I noticed that plants were just beginning to leaf out. Just outside my window, a bird sang a welcoming chirp to who(or what)ever was listenning.
Forgetting about the grayness of a moment ago, I instead was awed by what I saw. The feeling was one of getting a gift - but one that we always have. This gift is one which God needs to remind me of every-so-often. It is the assurance that, even in times of challenge - big or little - real or percieved, there is always hope.
To me, Spring days are just that - bringers of hope to a world of polarity. They are climatic/meteorological messages from God reminding us that God is really here. God gives us what we need - when we need it - though seldom in the ways we expect. Smiling, and laughing at myself a little bit, I opened the back door and let the dog out.
Spring Fever is a wonderful thing...
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Category: Diary
7 comments
10 Apr 2003 @ 11:18 by invictus : Yes...
It is. : ) Nice entry Craig... I appreciate running into a spot of light-heartedness today.
10 Apr 2003 @ 12:12 by spiritseek : Hi Ho Neighbor...
good personal article there Craig, very nice feeling I got from it and you. Glad your feeling better my Aries friend.
11 Apr 2003 @ 13:32 by martha : good
article craig. Hey marie, I thought he is a poor taurus?
11 Apr 2003 @ 13:38 by shawa : Light...
..., light, light. Feels good, Craig. I really appreciate your entries.
11 Apr 2003 @ 18:19 by craiglang : Thanks for the comments
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Thought I'd have a little fun with this. Time to run with this light heartedness business... :-)
11 Apr 2003 @ 19:10 by martha : here is something
more from the Huntington.
11 Apr 2003 @ 20:56 by magical_melody : Happy Spring in MN!!
Hey Craig, you sound chipper, ha!! Loved reading this entry. Nice to wakeup to a cheery spring day and hear the chirping of a bird versus a noisey alarm clock. I will talk with you soon my friend. 
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Alana, Thanx for the note.
I love that graphic. I think I will use it elsewhere. It's great.
Thanx,
-Craig
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