its going to be great year!

Happy 2012!! On Jan 1st, i woke up, and instantly thought out loud "It's going to be a great year!" I feel like this set my mood for the entire week so far! and hopefully for the year! I have been in a great mood, getting things done, cleaning, enjoying myself, and just feeling plain ol' great! Being in this mood has definitely helped my spiritual growth as well. I feel more connected to the Earth, and more appreciative of Her beauty! Upon waking on the 1st, i looked outside and the ground was covered in a blanket of snow, and it was still coming down. as much as i dislike this b/c i dont want to move in snow, i am glad it held off as long as it did. this winter has been very mild so far. It continued to snow the rest of the day and into the evening. The winds picked up and were getting real nasty with it's bitter whips of icy gusts. I had to take the dog out, and honestly, being a wisconsinite i decided it would be quick enough to not put a coat on. I knew i would be freezing, but whatever. So im standing there and as i maintained the warmth i had inside, an icy gust blew through my hair and across my face. I looked up at the street light and noticed the beauty of the snow coming down in big fluffy flakes. I held out my arms and welcomed the wind. As i did, it picked up again, and i pictured my spirit stretching out behind me, still attached to me, but just stretching out of me slightly. As the wind was whipping through me, i felt that the air elementals were communing with me, cleansing me, and readying me for coming year. for about 3 years now i have a very intersting relationship with the air elementals. I love it. never before have i been interested in communing with the spirits, until camping once...more on that another day. anyways, so eventually i pulled my spirit back into myself, called the dog back and walked inside. Phew! what a great feeling!
today the sun was out, bright and blinding white! what a wonderful feeling, even though it was freezing out, i really appreciated the suns light and warmth. this is just another expample of how i feel more connected! i love it and i really hope i can keep this up!

Thank you blessed Elementals! You have helped me gain a deeper appreciation for you and the blessed Earth!
Blessings to all!

MoonOwl