Behind the Crystal Veil

It almost takes someone who does not live in a place that sees a snowy winter to appreciate its beauty. Almost everyone loves the first snow of the season, but after that, it is just another hassle of the season; not only do the days get shorter and the vibrant color of winter fades, now add slick roads, shoveling the heavy snow and extra layering of clothes, and one might get a bit frustrated and depressed.

Someone, like me, who knows the magic and beauty of the season, but does not  get to see it yearly, can truly appreciate everything the season offers. Snowmen, snow angels, sledding, ice skating and skiing is just the beginning of the beauty. The way fresh snow sparkles in the sunlight or moonlight turns a drab, dirty alley into a winter wonderland is just magical. Freshly fallen snow can cover and fill the foot prints of those walking away, almost as though erasing a painful mistake, or, perhaps, it is the snow's way of clearing the slate, preparing the way for the next artist's foot prints on the canvas.

People's hearts are a lot like this scene. Sometimes it takes an outsider to see the beauty inside a frozen heart. The warmth of some hearts is so hidden, that small glimpses are harder to see by those closest. What makes a heart this cold? Trials, betrayal, heartache and sometimes simply life in general can turn a warm caring person into what others may see as that characteristically, "grumpy old man," or mean old lady". I truly despise those summaries of people, because sometimes all it takes is a gesture or kind word to start melting the ice. Something as simple as a warm gesture or smile can give many the hope to look for kindness in others; renewing the joy in small ways.

The first gift of Christmas was love, so this holiday season I urge you to find a way to give this glimpse of hope to someone who may otherwise not see it. Find a way to start melting the ice off a heart in need, so they might see the beauty that I see when I look around. Who knows? It might be just the thing you need to see the beauty, the flickering light in someone else's eyes.

Remember: Talk to God- he likes it and it WILL help you too, Take each day as it comes with all the beauty, hardship and bounty it offers, but, most of all.....GO BE PHYSICAL.....tomorrow may be too late.
Peace!!

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