Well, if I can weigh in on the side of no-longer-younger and not-springier...I love the Christmas Season. Not that I'm much of a Christian (if at all) but I love the symbolism, the turning of the year, the continuation of ancient traditions of Saturnalia, the Winter Solistic. I love the fact that people give - not just to friends and family - but to strangers in need. I love the fact that admidst the frenzy of shopping and spending, a significant number of people stop to think about what this is supposed to be about and renew their committement to the real values of religion - as Jimmy Carter says - to the Prince of Peace who was born in a stable and walked among the poorest. I love the church that I go to which has Gay, Straight and Lesbian Ministers and a congregation to match. I always use this time to draw up my horoscope for the coming year (it's called a Solar Return for those of you that know astrology) and meditate on what the next 12 months will bring. I love making calligraphy cards for friends and cooking my special breads. And I am astonished that on January 1st, I will turn 60. 2004 has been an amazing year for me - retiring, going back to school, trying out new things. I can't think of anything better to do during this season that what I've been doing for the past 5 1/2 months. Living!
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branchandroot
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Date: 2004-12-10 10:19 pm (UTC)And I am astonished that on January 1st, I will turn 60. 2004 has been an amazing year for me - retiring, going back to school, trying out new things. I can't think of anything better to do during this season that what I've been doing for the past 5 1/2 months.
Living!
namaste SF Nancy