Ice on Pond.

What a fabulous morning....sunny but cold. at least we haven't been hit with all that snow!

I headed down to the pond cos i could see there was amazing ice patterns and i was not disappointed.

When i came back i found this poem in my inbox......talk about synchronicity!

Tilokal Lake
("The Frozen Lake")


In this high place
it is as simple as this,
leave everything you know behind.

Step toward the cold surface,
say the old prayer of rough love
and open both arms.

Those who come with empty hands
will stare into the lake astonished
there in the cold light
reflecting cold snow

the true shape of your own face

~ David Whyte ~



Another day of preparations. I have a pot of soup to make for 20 - but at this point it all feels doable.