The pinkish-orange disc filtered by the atmospheric haze awakens the day as something tugs on the smiling striped moon from below. He waves goodbye and disappears while the day’s star waves hello as she rises higher.

She peeks through the rippled clouds and radiates her refreshing energy.

She is bright and blinding, warm and soothing, the promise of new beginnings and fresh starts.

She disappears if I glance behind me.

She is life and light, forgiving and accepting, a harbinger of hope and purpose.

I look to her for guidance. 

She is in front of me, calling to me, urging me to breathe and to turn my gaze inward.

She doesn’t rise from behind but ahead and casts shadows of wisdom and experience.

I cannot see her in my rearview mirror.

She dapples the heavens with glorious color, even on days when the clouds play hide and seek with her kaleidoscope.

She transforms to a darkness that renders her even more brilliant and shimmering on her next cycle.

She is the sole entity with a guaranteed tomorrow, and reminds us to live to our fullest today.

Thank you for joining me on my journey. I’m glad you are here.

With light and love,

Jill

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