One of the most beautiful Winter elements in Holland is the mist. Instead of snow, we see more the moist and misty beauty of Nature in this Season. The lack of daylight is different when there is no snow spreading the white light and reflections. Luckily the days are getting slowly longer and lighter after the shortest day of the year on the 21st of December.
Now I'm ready for celebrating the Christmas, which for me is taking everything out from the coziness of these introverted days and weeks. This also means I want to be close to those people who belong to my life and share the mood with them. I see this as a positive period and it is easy for me to relate to these quiet days. I am not religious, but I am aware and respect the origin of this celebration. For me these days mean a time of sharing, giving the empathy, being kind and fair, being genuine and appreciating the company of the loved ones. I promise myself to try to be better, learn from my mistakes and keep on developing as a person. The biggest joy comes from watching the children and how they also like the details, the closeness and the traditions.
This time of the year I long even more to be connected with the Nature. The open views without any green layers, the silhouettes of naked trees are inviting us for private conversations. Without any hiding element, demanding us to be honest. The Nature holds us in a firm hug on our winter walks, without any judgement. The mist is ready to listen to our thoughts and the world is there for us - like we should be there for the world and be supportive to one another. The magic of this silent season is that we might be more capable to listening and reading the hidden messages. More capable of seeing the possibilities if we want to.
The silent presence of the Universe should be more respected and that should be remembered in our daily lives. This includes also how we treat other people and talk with other people or even think of other people. There should be less judgment, being careful not to make too fast conclusions or silently neglect someone who maybe would in real need some attention and support. We can find so many excuses for our behavior or prejudices. Like the trees open their arms for the open connection, we should trust more on the goodness of the world, dare to ask the real questions, listen, exchange the views and respect one another.
The silence can also hide some things and issues that need to get out and be processed. Not maybe in a violent way, but with some discretion. Sometimes the silence can mean staying on the comfort zone and not letting the meaningful lessons come and push us further. Getting further doesn't mean joining the competition or that we have to prove something, it has nothing to do with being worth of something. We are so much worth already without any prove. We have to have the courage to break the silence sometimes and show who we are and let that special sparkle of ours shine. We know better than no one else who we are and it is our own responsible to let it be seen and felt. With all that energy there is, joining the other energies around us, there is a possibility for a synergy, higher understanding and creativity.
Let's walk together, talk with one another, remember to laugh on the silly jokes, details and coincidences. Let's be equal and cherish the talents we have and enjoy what the other people can offer us and teach us! This way we will not get bitter and cynical and will stay who we are.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!
