Our Blossoming Souls

LET US BE GRATEFUL TO
PEOPLE WHO MAKE US HAPPY;
THEY ARE THE CHARMING GARDENERS
WHO MAKE OUR SOULS BLOSSOM.

~Marcel Proust

Of Note: It is the accepted wisdom that we are placed on this earth to attain a state of happiness. While happiness is not bad as emotions go, it is not a state that will induce the needed growth required by the soul in physical manifestation. We might actually be more grateful to those who make us unhappy, for these people can be the catalyst for change. That thought might be hard to accept--but reflection on it in the coming year might prove enlightening.

Today's Weather Report: The big news today is the blizzard that is currently blanketing the Midwest on Christmas Eve. We have at least 9 inches of snow with much more to come in the next 24 to 36 hours. Could be that we get the two feet mentioned on the weather reports. The East coast was inundated last weekend with two feet of snow, so guess it is our turn now. Misty, our new huge German Shepherd puppy, is a long-coat and is right at home burying herself in the fluffy stuff. Jim's Mom died peacefully last Saturday so we are mourning her passing while at the same time celebrating her life. At 90 years old, she lived a long, fruitful life and was line-dancing just a little over a year ago. We went to see her last week and am glad she waited for us to say our goodbyes.