December 16

I went outside to get something out of my car this evening and saw this:

True, it's just the moon and some clouds in the night sky. But it was nice to look up and see such a lovely sight since my eyes have been so focused on all of the busy-ness that tends to overtake the Christmas season.

It was a blessing to look up and simply be mindful --if only for a few moments-- of the real reason for the season.