astounded by thinking

i have not written much in the last month. but certainly, as the holidays have come upon us, and with so much on the mind, i have spent time thinking and perhaps in some way, preparing. and so i move forward. tis' the season could not come at a better time, for thankfulness and praise are two of the greatest gifts we can give. should it lift another, it is good.

there is something to be said about fascination. defined by the dictionary: to be fascinated is be drawn, attracted to, held attentively to a unique power. it arouses curiosity and allures. i do not believe that it is something that we ourselves can create, but rather, something "out there" that demands our attention...and as such, we are blown away.

mystical does not begin to describe the object of fascination and would it not be plausible that what draws a human being is something more than what the physical senses can experience?

this christmas, i am overwhelmed by what i see around me and how it draws me outside myself. it is as if i am peering beyond the flesh and blood that covers the earth, it as if i can see the inside of all that exists and it is beautiful, for it was made to glorify that which Created it.

i am grateful for that which allures me, demands my pause, and focuses my contemplation.