Sunshine!

We depend on the sun for life. We don’t get any say in how it shows up each day, but we do have the power to choose how we show up to meet it. Every day, the sun is faithfully shining, even when hidden behind storm clouds. It continues to offer warmth and light whether we notice it or not. Here in Minnesota, these sunny spring days feel especially precious. The landscape transforms so quickly. Over the course of May, we have gone from bare branches to a canopy of fresh green leaves stretching along the trail and the early bloomers have already faded. 

Nature Doesn’t Wait

This spring, there were several blooms I hoped to capture for a newsletter photo. I kept waiting for the perfect combination of blue sky, sunshine, and timing. Before it arrived, those early blossoms had already faded. Nature offered me a gentle reminder: beauty doesn’t need perfect conditions to be appreciated.

Meeting the Day

We can’t control the forecast. We will encounter cloudy days, unexpected storms, and moments when conditions are less than ideal. Yet growth is still possible. Joy is still available and beauty is still present. The sun will rise again tomorrow, but today’s light is a gift that will never come again.

Take it to Heart:

• Find a spot to sit in the early morning and appreciate whatever weather you have. 
• Observe where the then sun is in the sky several times during the day.  Note how it is continually moving forward. 
• Reminisce about favorite memories that involve sunshine.