THE NEW SEASON

We are in the winter season and

really don’t know what this means. 

Each season is independent but has

a connection with the other seasons. 

One cannot exist in reality without the others.

It is a concept that makes us think of each other. 

We are all independent beings, but alone

means very little as opposed to what

we are when connected to each other. 

There are transformations that take place

when we are involved with others. 

Without a certain being who influences us

we may stumble through life with failures

but with Him, we are turned toward success

and remain, thusly, connected to him forever. 

The seasons do not just start and end but

the gradual build-up and the fading away while

the next is just beginning connects them and

leads them to give us the unexpected,

the beauty, the violence, and the unpredictability

which creates the excitement of living. 

Our relationships with others fall along this same pathway. 

Certain acts affect us in ways we never knew possible

and often save us from a life of sadness. 

Jesus is the gift given to us this season and

when we listen to the stories of His life

we are lifted and encouraged to follow in His footsteps. 

We are not required to do this but many are

inspired to do so and in doing so live a life

that is fulfilling and happy even through periods of distress. 

Just as seasons change we are vulnerable to change and

do change but the underlining connection with Jesus

makes the steps we have to take bearable although

we do not seek an easy way through life.  It is with Him

that we are able to endure and often able

to help carry the cross that He bore for us. 

The seasons are far from certain in how they will be. 

Some are great and others are difficult, but

years go by and we look at them all as average. 

In life we see similarities, but by His grace, we adjust

and take the good with the bad and try to be thankful. 

We know we have much to be thankful for and in return

we have the obligation to give back,

similar to winter giving way to spring. 

It is a wonderful life when we have the right attitude.

Stanski on December 25, 2021 ^