Celebration of Peace through Connection
Dear Friend in Peace,
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are times when Ernie and I celebrate by spending as much time as possible in Mother Nature. This year, we spent New Year's Eve at Myakka River State Park. We love spending time in Mother Nature because she is our home, our nurture, our inspiration, and a place of profound peace for us. Connected to nature, life is simple and sacred.
The first peaceful shift I notice is a relaxing of my shoulders. Once rambling along a path, deep breathing happens naturally. Silently, connection is felt and a spider’s web becomes part of my me and I part of the web. Mesmerized by nature’s beauty, diversity, and splendor, we laugh.
At some point, words drop away, allowing connection to one another and Mother Earth to be felt deeper and for peace to prevail within us. May we each choose ways to experience the blessings of connection and peace today and every day. Your path to peace may be through Mother Nature, meditation, reading, walking, or something else. Whatever path brings you peace, please follow it. It will serve you well and bring joy and peace to all you meet. Thank you!
May these photos and words bring you connection, joy, and peace.
Yours in peace and love,
Donna




