There are seasons for everything, just as there are reasons for everything.  I’ve come to the recent conclusion that all questions are important but that probably the most valuable one of all is “why”.   In posting here on pointless matters, questionable beauty, purpose, definition, and commitment, an element that I’ve probably alluded to many times in some way or another is that all of these items are personal in nature; they have meaning specific to the author and perhaps another meaning specific to the reader.  I am writing this post because there is a reason it was meant to be written; I know mine, as the author of this post.

There is a piece of writing that I often refer to, entitled something like “A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime”; though my recollection of the title may not be accurate and at the moment I cannot for the life of me think of the author of it, I often think on it and find it online and refer my friends to it.  Not knowing the source right now, I suggest a reader might use their favourite search engine, like google.com or ask.com and just type in Reason, Season, and Lifetime if you are curious enough to read it yourself.  Lest I ramble further during this limited time I have, let me get to the point; the “why” that I often share this with those I care for is because I do care for them which is also the “why” for this post.

I recently asked my daughter to draw me a scenic picture, specifically an autumn picture, which has a personal meaning for me, it is a way of trying to have an actual “physical” picture of a vision I have in my brain.  I would like to hang it in a place of honour in my home, if it is meant to be because it represents a long-time dream goal of mine coming to fruition. 

I have been thinking a lot of seasons and reasons recently.  Autumn has long been a favourite season of mine; I would even have named my daughter Autumn had her name not already been predetermined.  I’ve said frequently over the years, I don’t care for the heat and the intense sunshine of the summer months, nor for the bitter cold and travel limitations the winter months often bring; my seasonal preferences tend to be spring and fall… a kind of “happy medium” or a kind of “moderation in all” mindset.

There are, however, many things that I do love about summer and winter.  With winter here at the moment for me, the busyness of the holiday season is evident all around me.  In my home, I am preparing to have a very modest little Christmas celebration.  It will be very special in ways that are a little too personal to express right here and right now; this Christmas for me, however, is one I know without a doubt I will always remember.  Which in itself is quite telling because for the past several years this “holiday season” has not been anywhere near the top of my list in areas of interest or excitement; this year, I am inspired.  This year there is an undeniable magic in the air that is fairly pulsing in my veins as I try to find the words to share it with you.

The energy however, is not just mine alone to claim; this season does not belong only to me and my family.  My son brought home a school calendar reminding us of the celebrations of other communities around the world.  The missive went on to give a brief outline of Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Eid al Adha, and the birthday of Guru Gobind Singh; not to mention the New Year’s Celebration coming up on January 1, 2007 that will if not “celebrated” in all parts of the world, is at least recognized by most people as a new calendar year.   Recently I’ve been listening to the radio a lot, so I’ve been hearing a lot of seasonal music which reminded me that I might say Felice Navidad to some friends, instead of Merry Christmas or Season’s Greetings.  In a day and age where it is not easy to be “politically” correct in greeting all of our neighbours because we cannot know their personal beliefs, values, and celebrations, I wanted to take a brief moment to wish Gloria and her family, and the entire family of internet friends that might find there way to this post the peace and blessings of this season, no matter how it is that you choose to celebrate it.  I wish you all, believers of any faith, race, religion, denomination, generation, community or values, the joy, love, and goodness that can be found in any day or season that we celebrate life.

I apologize in advance to anyone of any “value system” that I may have offended with the use of any of my words that might for some reason not be conveyed in a manner that shows them the respect that they deserve; my intent here was simply to share the joy I now have in my life and wish the same to anyone who happens to read this post.  So to any writers, readers, internet surfers, or persons with wild minds or brilliant minds who happen to read this post I extend my personal greeting of respect and good will to you, your family and your community; that is my “why for this season”.