“IT IS A MOMENT OF LIGHT surrounded on all sides by darkness and oblivion. In the entire history of the universe, let alone in your own history, there has never been another just like it and there will never be another just like it again. It is the point to which all your yesterdays have been leading since the hour of your birth. It is the point from which all your tomorrows proceed until the hour of your death. If you were aware of how precious it is, you could hardly live through it. Unless you are aware of how precious it is, you can hardly be said to be living at all.”
Frederick Buechner
“Each and every morning offers us a chance to start anew, fresh, and to begin again. Each morning when we wake—should we choose to listen—is a message from the Creator to remember the privilege we were given of waking up. It’s a reminder to get up and prepare our self, to honor our self, to go out into the world, to connect with Mother Earth and the hearts of other beings, to inspire and encourage those who cross our paths, and most importantly, to enjoy life.”
Doug Good Feather
“Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning
Born of the One Light Eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God’s re-creation of the new day!”
Eleanor Farjeon
This is the day which the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118

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Nov 22, 2022 @ 11:54:31
What a beautiful photo, Melanie! Your words–and the photo–are warming me from the inside out. Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving too!
Nov 22, 2022 @ 13:55:04
Yay! Glad you are warmed. 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you, also!
Nov 22, 2022 @ 10:07:38
Good morning, Melanie! I’m always reluctant to get out of bed in the morning. The free-form life of my dreams is effortless. Awake, I need to be a bit more intentional. Luckily I always wake up eager for breakfast and a look at how Thumb Butte is lighting up. Today, your post is an irresistible invitation into the world beyond the breakfast table. Grateful, Terry
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Nov 22, 2022 @ 13:56:36
I’m with you – my stomach usually gets me up! Today I woke several hours early, grumpy about it, when I came across the Buechner quote and had to laugh. Thought I’d share the joy!