Captured for a Moment

For most of us by the end of January, the rain and cold of winter has settled in and made itself comfortable.  The Real World has a tucked in feeling that as we barrel in and out of the busy days of our lives is so easily overlooked.  But there are times, when the insulation of our artificial world doesn't quite seal us in.  You know the moment.  Leaving our homes bright with light, or the office meeting deadlines full of the busy work of the day, we put on our coats and head out.  The door opens, we step out and suddenly we are transported into the world of winter. But this time, rather than dash for the car or the train, the air on our face feels clear and fresh.  In the dark we see the shape of the trees beyond the parking lot and we sense the existence of this vast other world wrapping itself around us, inviting us to pause and look more closely.  Already deep in the ground, the roots of living things are strengthening themselves in preparation for Spring.  What a beautiful thought.  Perhaps we too, can allow ourselves some rest and a bit of time to wander around inside of ourselves.  We have deep roots too.