Each day offers a quiet invitation to pause, breathe, and look inward. I have found that using daily reflections as a gentle practice can open doors to deeper understanding and personal growth. It is like tending a small garden within my soul, where each thought and feeling is a seed waiting to bloom. Reflective journaling techniques have become my trusted companions on this journey, helping me nurture a more peaceful and spiritually connected life. Embracing Reflective Journ

5:59 a.m. - 12/27/25 - 30 degrees. I sit on my rocker under the overhang on my front porch with the heater under my chair. Once again, I am privileged to sit out in God's majesty and enjoy the wonder of it all. I gaze out upon carpets of white and trees encased in the sweet sugar of nature. My fir tree sits a few feet away from me, its branches weighed down by puffs of cotton. I watch as she sways softly in the breeze, showing off her jewels. 6:14 a.m. train roars out in the

5::15 a.m. 12/26/25 21 degrees. Christmas is over, but the spirit lives on. I am surrounded by darkness. However, I am still warm sitting on my rocker underneath the overhang on my small front porch. The wind blows hard and knocks at my frame, an eerie feeling, but welcome still. Death is on my mind this morning. I wrestle with wanting to be with my Father ( God) and the fear of the unknown. I know that as long as I continue this journey, one day the fear will be gone. 5