Gratitude for the Dark
During these days of 100-degree F weather, when the sun shines without the tempering of clouds, I have extra gratitude towards the dark.
The sun’s light, without break by clouds or setting beyond the horizon, would scorch everything unto death. The dark lets us rest, cools us off, lets us prepare for the next day. One could compare this to how we learn life lessons: if there were no times to reflect and rest, we’d couldn’t take in and integrate all that we do. Life would be one reactive event after another.
Blessed be the cooling dark, and the opportunity for resting and indwelling.
photo credit: Katie Dureault
