The Celebration of Wellness Part III
May 30, 2008 4:27 pm Friends and Healing
Nature is my touchstone as I celebrate my tender time of wellness. A celebration with nature is a gathering of kindred spirits. Late night adventures of catching fireflies in a fruit jar used as candles on a red devils food cake in honor my Ma Crocker. The blustery wind is captured just long enough to blow out the flittering candles for a warm, down home celebration of life. Springtime gatherings are mindful of thunderstorms that bring torrential rain. The red dirt transforms into fire red streams, the water is spirited and has a life of its own as it cuts crevices in the landscape The wind may be in full force or tornadoes threaten but the celebration goes on.
Having survived a direct hit by a tornado I marvel that I survived and just lost my house. The morning after was a time of celebration with friends and family gathering for support. Just as there will be thunder storms and even tornadoes so is there the threat of illness and depression. Nature is my touchstone and I will celebrate wellness. Nature is my healer and I am mindful of this delicate freedom from illness.
May 31st, 2008 at 10:42 am
Wow, what a beautifully written post! I love the descriptive writing form, it’s my favorite of all. I also love the symbolism – that makes a good piece of writing!
I saw your comment on someone else’s blog, and checked out your profile. The “retired therapist” occupation intrigued me, so I thought I’d stop by!
May 31st, 2008 at 1:58 pm
P.J. thank you for the welcoming and warm comments. I will visit your site and make a connection back to you. Please come again! Annie
June 1st, 2008 at 1:58 pm
June 2nd, 2008 at 6:42 pm
After a day spent thinking about acts of kindness and acts that weren’t kind, it is such a pleasure to read your posts–and think of nature and peace!
Susan
June 2nd, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Annie,
Thanks for your visit and encouragements. I am glad you are well.
Thank God for strengthening me day by day. Please take care and I will be back again when I am better.
With love and prayers,
Nancie
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Susan, Thank you for the kind words. I am blessed to have improved since last year. It is amazing what we can learn from nature and through humor.Take care! Annie
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Nancie, Glad to hear you are taking care of yourself and trust that you will continue to be blessed. I appreciate you words of encouragement as well! Annie