I woke up this morning around 5am, showered got dressed and walked outside on my front porch. Freshly fallen untouched (for approx 30 seconds before Kona ran around!) snow and cold crisp air. From my porch I have an amazing view of the Wasatch Front! With the sun coming up and the colors of orange and pick hitting against the mountains... I couldn't think of anything other than "this is pure beauty". And that is exactly what life is!I'm not saying it's been an easy life- I'm just saying life is beautiful!
Life at times is so confusing, frustrating and hard. I'll admit when it comes to certain things I have just wanted to give up, choose another road to make things easier for me! I have lived by a saying.... "A storm before the calm"! Life is just that! When life seems to take every possible wrong turn and everything seems to go wrong - I remind myself "a storm before the calm"!
It's those trials, situations, and decisions (STORMS) that have made me who I am today! I'm learning, after 29 years, that these Storms will continue to come. They will continue to bring cloudy moments to my mind. However I'm also learning, that my heart is always clear and a good rain coat will help out! I have learned that my "rain coat" is what I know as Family, Friends, A good book, Music, A hike or bike ride to help clear my mind!
For those of you that saw me the fall of 2006 returning from Arizona- I think you will all agree when I say I have come a long way! Quite a storm! Whew glad that one has passed!
Thank you all for being part of my (almost super hero like) rain coat! You are all amazing and have helped me so much!
I love what the storm has brought me and I am excited to see the future!
I never thought that a situation so ugly could bring such beauty and clear vision into my life! 
3 comments:
you are such a good writer--I'm glad this is theraputic for you cause I really enjoy reading your "stuff". Is that pic up Little Cottonwood by chance? Cret Lake?
Yeah that picture is from Little Cottonwood.. On the back side of Snowbird!!! Hiked it last summer and thought WOW have to get a picture of this! Thanks for all your comments and support Duff! I'm so glad we are family!!
I have always written my feelings down in a journal- but am loving this blog! Gives me a chance to let people inside to see the ME! It's definitely been so fun! A little scary at times cause they are my feelings... but definitely awesome!
Some of the best rainstorms are taken in stride while splashing through the puddles completely drenched. These experiences are the exception and could be referred to as "the calm during the storm". I guess the trick is to try to have these kind of experiences more often.
Nice post, Suz! Very reflective!
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