I Call to You

                                                                         The North Star
 

 

Dear reader,

The North Star is revered for its unchanging position in the night sky.  It has guided sailors, explorers and dreamers for centuries.  Beyond its astronomical role, the North Star has deep cultural, spiritual and personal significance.  It symbolizes guidance, hope and constancy.

In Norse tales, Polaris was the end of a spike around which the sky rotates.  In Mongolian mythology it is a peg that holds the world together.

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere it can help you orient yourself and find your way as it is located in the direction of true north. In the biblical sense the Star of Bethlehem or the Christian Star appears in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew where the three wise kings from the East are inspired by the North Star to travel to Jerusalem.  The star leads them to the Baby Jesus where they worship Him and give Him gifts.

In the context of life the "North Star" metaphorically represents a guiding principle, a deep sense of purpose, or a core value that provides direction and motivation.  It is a personal beacon that help individuals navigate life's journey, make decisions and pursue goals with clarity and conviction, especially during challenging times.

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From Dorothy Wordsworth  June 21st  1802 in Westmorland

'We lay upon the sloping turf.  Earth and sky were so lovely that they melted our very hearts.   The sky to the north was of a chastened yet rich yellow, fading into pale blue and streaked and scattered over with steady islands of purple, melting away into shades of pink.   It made my heart almost feel like a vision to me.'

From William Cowper   June 23rd   1788 in Buckinghamshire

'The meadows have been parched to a January brown, and we have foddered our cattle for some time, as in winter.'

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I Call to You

I am the winter snow

the summer sun

I am the birdsong

the first snowdrop

I am the seagull's cry

the gold red sunset

I am the butterfly, the ladybird

the falling leaves

I am the blue mountains

the oak tree

I am whispering trees

the silver stream

I am the Southerly wind

the Northern Star

I am the sound of the sea

the gentle rain

I am the light, peace

love and sisterly soul

 

 

I call to you

 

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With very best wishes, Patricia