Spring: Brighten the Corner

3/19/2015

It's almost over, this "winter of my discontent." Cloudy but sun peeking out, warming Milton and I by the
glass door. So much SADness (seasonal affective disorder) and bleakness of the heart!
March equinox: Spring. Endings-beginnings. Anniversaries of both the ending of a long marriage
and the ending of a long, strange relationship. But I do not fault March for its endings in my life.
An ending means a beginning starting to form. An ending means new possibilities, new challenges,
new focus. An ending is a choice for growth, a chance to evolve; maybe fly without the encumbrances
of the past.

Most times the endings are not of our choosing, or painfully chosen at best. The beginnings, however,
are ours to experience, to explore, to learn from, to become.

As I draw ever nearer to life's ending than its beginning, I want to make every day count; the happy days,
the sad days, the lazy days and busy times. To be fully aware of my life and all life surrounding.
To "brighten the corner" where I am. I will never make a difference in the 'big picture', but I want
to make small differences daily. I think that's enough for most of us.

4 Comments

Kathy Brooks aka
Mama Lee Rotten

I am a writer living in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. I enjoy thrift shopping, working in the garden, singing karaoke and spending time with my children and grandchildren. I have only recently started writing, and one of my poems, "Song 4 You" has already been adapted to music by my son, David Lee Rotten (of Naked Highway), and will be released in early 2015 on his debut solo album/video project Bound.

Jenn (Big Sister Rotten)

3/19/2015 10:44:32 am

Many corners brightened by you, Little Mamala! Dark times and tears shed from sadness and SADness make us even more appreciative of the warmth of the sun and the blessings from our Abba.
You will probably not earn fame and fortune, but do not believe the lie that you have not affected the big picture. You most certainly have! At the very least, you have colored much of the landscape that is my life, and I am grateful!

Jeanie

3/20/2015 05:17:03 am

I love the spirit of your writing! :) I too look forward to this annual new beginning. The freshness in the air, the morning glee of the birds, and even the clean smell of the moistened soil so often in the air as spring rains fall so frequent! I love the increased opportunity for outdoor activity and sunlight! But I will say that I reluctantly bid farewell to the time that winter affords inside for reading or just "being" in front of the gas logs. Each season has its advantages that keep me forever thankful for the variety of opportunities that each affords.

This year, winter brought retirement my way... Adjusting but realizing what is inevitably ahead in the road. Then just like you, I choose to focus on each day and the gifts and opportunities they bring! I choose happiness and joy and laughter! Humor is my friend...I plan to search for it in all the ups and downs that come my way.

By the way, writing in your blog is a way that you can contribute in a big way to all the little people in this world - and we are all little! :)

Happy first day of spring!!!

By the way, how did you or David set up this blog site???

Kathie

3/20/2015 06:35:12 am

Always enjoy your writing. First day of spring, there is evidence of it in the NC mountains. Here we are headed to another season of deadlines and worries. I w I Der when I will ever have a season of total contentment. Always longing for peace and no worries . We all have to be grateful for our blesses. Think of you often xoxoxo

Ruth

4/6/2015 02:49:30 am

Kathy, I enjoyed the memories you shared about Mom and her April Fools jokes. I remember hearing about them , but not really experiencing them. She was a very talented woman. I wish I had known her as you did. I remember mostly the bad things, as we didn't get along very well. Love you