Come! Come into the fallow ground of our being

Allure us from doing into non-doing.

Reveal to us the hidden wisdom in our souls.

Restore what is out of balance in our lives.

O Come!

Taken from THE CIRCLE OF LIFE by Joyce Rupp and Macrina Wiederkehr.

What are some of the "non-doings" in your winter days? Do you have those memories of childhood where you just slowed down during the winter months and just sat to talk and enjoy each other's company?

Winter, a time of longer nights and shorter days can call us to spend more time in quiet. When I was young, at home, we took time to visit especially between Christmas and New Year's. My brothers were living on their own farms: some were married and others were not. Every night we would go to one place for supper and card playing till 3 a.m. sometimes! It lasted for a week and we were tired but it has stayed as a beautiful memory for me. We also did some skating on the ponds and would meet friends there. Now, I like to slow down during winter following the rhythm of nature. I really believe in that 'hidden wisdom in our souls'.

And as Macrina writes:"Embrace the season of winter with hope. It is a good teacher. It will lead you to your inmost depths where God is contemplating you.'

HAPPY NEW YEAR!