Reflection offered by Liz Sorensen Wessel
Advent Poem by Rainer Maria Rilke
In the winter forest the wind drives
the flock of snowflakes like a shepherd,
And a fir tree senses how soon
she will be blessed with candle-light,
and strains to hear. She shelters
the white ways with her branches – ready
to resist the wind, reaching towards
the one Holy Night.
Watercolor by ~liz
First posted in Dec 2016
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Beautiful drawing, Liz! I will keep it and use as wallpaper, at least. Actually, wallpaper is an under-rated bit of our world, eh? It can remind one of what is beautiful, interesting, or provocative, with just a glance. It is s mind enhancer, for sure. Enjoy the holidays with all you love and all you meet!
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Thank you, Terry. Images do stir the soul for sure. I wish the same for you and your family. Blessed Christmas and bless us all!
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“When your life awakens and you begin to sense the destiny that brought you here, you endeavour to live a life that is generous and worthy of the blessing and invitation that is always calling you.”
John O’Donohue
The Holy Night is calling out to you, be ready…
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As lovely as is the Rilke poem I like your watercolor even better. Best of all is the way you combined the two, Liz. THAT is such a beautiful sign of your genius – that you not only create art but appreciate the work of others and know how to create partnerships between you and various artists like Rilke.
I love that my cousin Terry is actually keeping your piece as wallpaper so that it will “remind one of what is beautiful, interesting, or provocative – with just a glance.”
Thank you for blessing us with the light from one of your candles. Art is one of your finest languages and I am grateful for everything you bring to caregivers through the Journal.
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Lovely response in this season of Advent, Jolyon. Thank you!
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Thank you for blessing me in such a beautiful and life giving way, Erie.
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