I’ve written about my struggles with depression; the past few weeks have been challenging, with the loss of a dear friend, a pet’s death, plus health and money woes. My faith has been tried.
Years ago, when a fellow depression-sufferer asked me, in the throes of her illness, “What keeps you alive when things get bad?” I knew well the feeling, seeking for a shred of hope. As I gazed across the yard, and saw the shaded sky, the mirror lake, the deep green pines, the word just rose to my lips. “Color. I live for color.”
This week I arose before dawn to paint the sunrise. It was ostensibly in honor of Solstice, but in truth it was intended to wrench me out of my sucking depression.
Painting was good medicine. But the Supreme Court decision on Friday, unleashing a tidal wave of rainbows, is really buoying my spirit in splendid waves of shared joy. Hallelujah, it’s a rainbow! May your life be colorful!
Art-Spirit-Nature 
The universe is best served, indeed, when all hues, shades, colors, and nuances get to dance on the same palette. Here’s to the bolstering optimism of many more sunrises, and of your sharing the rainbow of your artistry to all who would gain by hearkening your giving self.
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Is thee supposed to be a slideshow attached? The thought is lovely.
Marguerite
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