#30secondsofcalm (2)
A brief but nonetheless warm hello from my hill this morning,
The trail of devastation left in the wake of last Thursdays storm after pounding the hill and surrounding villages and towns with giant hailstones is a sight that would break the hardest of hearts. Le Marie has declared a natural disaster.
The days that have passed since have felt sadly worrying, they leave me with no words of comfort, only a feeling of restlessness, despair and many moments of fear for the future. Every year these storms become more violent, more damaging and more frequent. We have been left with sporadic power cuts, no internet, intermittent mobile connection and once again hours of paperwork in order to make claims to the insurance who may or may not pay out for damages. All of which has stolen time for walking and inspiration for writing.
First world problems, I agree, a fact that simply adds yet more despondent anguish.
The reason, today, I give you just a few seconds of calm instead… normal will hopefully return in a few days.
I am in need….
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien
I send love, light and hope to you all, and as always a huge thank you for being here
Imagine a human soul who, in times of her own confusion and need chooses to offer to us, to others the very things she aches for. This tells you every essential thing about this person in one small, deliberate act.
"The reason, today, I give you just a few seconds of calm instead… normal will hopefully return in a few days.
I am in need…."
Namasté dear Susie. And thank you.
Oh my goodness Susie, I replied to your comment from last week’s letter before reading this!! I didn’t know until I read this the reason for your lack of WiFi. Sending all my love. I’ve also just now seen the hailstones in your Note 😮 I am glad that you and the animals are ok 💛