“We are not made for the mountains, for sunrises, or for the other beautiful attractions in life - those are simply intended to be moments of inspiration. We are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life and that is where we have to prove our stamina and strength.”
― Oswald Chambers
Ever since I saw the snow during the first winter trip- I simply just fell in love with "Snow White" ! The symmetrical snow flake structure. The majesty of snow-peaked mountains. The power of the powder snow in Hokkaido . The onsen natural steam in the valleys. All these beautiful moments of inspiration never fail to make me gasp in awe.
The blessedness of being able to make such travel trips away from the mundane sunny days of little red dot is something I am always grateful for. Sometimes, we need to get away to experience a breath of freshness. To inhale the moment of inspiration. And so I love to be frozen. I love Olaf. I miss having the 4 seasons of life in little red dot. We only have one type : Summer! - Hot. Less Hot. Very Hot. Else, wet or dry days. LOL. And silly little Olaf did not know what he was asking for when he ask for summer?! Oh gosh! And what did know about the thing that was worth melting for in matters of the heart - Love?
Did you watch the partial solar eclipse in red dot on 9/3/2016 Wed at about 8:23am? 90% covered and a rare one that occurred perhaps every 3 years. Next year around 2019 shall be a total solar eclipse. ( a rare one as there have only been 4 total solar eclipses from 1700 to 2100) The last total one was reported here on 4/3/1821.
Would you be further inspired to know that come 20/3/2016, there will a another astronomical event that only takes place every once 100,000 years? ! On this coming week, the eclipse will darken the sun for the sunrise in the North Pole
Reflection
Matt 24:42... the Lord exhorts us to watch the signs regarding the end of the age. Time and hour unknown. But we must already be ready. We must be like the faithful and wise servant whom the master has put in charge. It is not in moments of inspiration of work. But rather it is during the mundane humdrum of our life. May our Lord finds us remaining faithful so when He returns any time in our life while we are breathing unless we are called home before He comes.
In the earlier verse in 29, the sun will be darkened. It is like such a solar eclipse happening. Not often to take place. Not normal event for the coming North Pole 2 min eclipse - how many generations it would take for one to witness this at such a up north place in no man's land on a spring and also the first day of Nissan?
May that be a moment of great inspiration . Draw Near to Him.
Olaf will never melt in North Pole. Even in Summer! He will love to be there!
O - Ordinary
L - Life
A - Anticipating
F - Future
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