Yesterday was Epiphany so I spent the evening packing away Christmas for another year. We like to keep our tree and decorations up until Epiphany. I know some people can’t wait to get the tree down once the 25th has passed. Not me. I think it is a gene I inherited from my mom. Once she left her tree up until Easter! That was unusual but you get the drift.
Epiphany is symbolized with stars, light, wisdom, insight and understanding. This afternoon I had to drive to Huntsville. The late-afternoon sun hung low in the sky but it still shed enough brilliance so that the snow-laden evergreens sparkled and glistened. It was stunningly beautiful and it was a perfect Epiphany afternoon.
The season of Epiphany stretches from Christmas to Lent. It is the season that bridges the birth of Christ to the suffering of Christ. It is the season that fills our imagination with wonder and brilliance. It is also the time we keep (or break) our New Year’s resolution and they might just lead us to insight and understanding. I love Epiphany!
Do you have a feeling of deepening understanding or insight? Do you think this season could lead you deeper in your spiritual journey?
BTW – one of my New Year’s resolutions is to write more regularily on my blog so … if I manage to keep that resolution … stay tuned!
I hope you keep your blog-writing resolution. I like your writing and appreciate your insights. xo