Dear Winter Solstice,

Dear Winter Solstice,
There comes a time when we hold hands,
then we let go.
There comes a time when we glitter and shine,
then we humble and bow down.
There comes a time when our hearts are so full of love,
then we experience real death from a family member.
There comes a time when things are falling into place,
then things are falling apart.
There comes a time when we love and give so much,
then we don't receive that love.
There comes a time when you've got to heal and retreat,
then the universe will send an eagle right at your door.
There comes a time when you trust everyone,
then you're betrayed by one.
There comes a time when angels are flying over you,
then you see them and their human forms.
There comes time when you've got to wait and be patient,
then the tides of the ocean will push your forward.
There comes a time to blow steam,
then your favourite tree will shed its leaf and float right down.
All this time, the many truths are sharing their wisdoms.
And as I tune in...I listen.
I give thanks to the many many many times that each soul from a tree, mountain, an ocean and someone has shared his or her Truths with me. 
We are sharing each other's gifts and authenticities.
We are beginning to See and Real Seeing.
In good times and bad times, 
we are Holding Space for each other.
True gifts of wisdom...
Of creative collaboration of Seeing and Being.
Of Listening with our Soulful Eyes and Ears.
Of Respect and Integrity with each other's Gifts.
Every time I am learning and listening.
With love and Fresssh Eyes.
So much gratitude for all this Time.

by: Rose Cortez 
Photo taken in Vancity 2014 "Winter Time".

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