Northern Lights

What an incredible sight. I have always been fascinated by the northern lights. It is without a doubt the most awe inspiring, most beautiful, and most eerie thing I have ever seen. It is almost impossible to describe it if you haven't seen it for yourself. It is kind of like glowing coloured ribbons of light floating in the night sky, yet that does not give justice to what it is.

Last night, thanks to some solar storm, the northern lights were visable as far south as some of the northern states. Usually they can't be seen so far south. I live in Toronto and I have only seen it one other time here. But growing up in the Soo, I used to see it all the time. It is glorious.

It is funny that I can wax so rhapsodicaly about something like the northern lights, despite all the drama that is occupying my life at this time. But that is the magical thing about something so simple. It gives strength when you need it. I guess life is like that, every once and a while something happens that puts things in perspective. You see or experience something that is so much bigger than you and your issues, so grand and magnificent. It doesn't take the problems away, nor does it even assist, but for a few moments you forget about them. The restless sea that is your soul is calm, even for a few minutes. The problems will be back to face after. but the break from them can give you the strength to endure it a little bit longer, at least until the next sight. It is a gift from above. The night sky has always been my inspiration, my balm in troubling times. After looking at the lights last night, I know I can go that little bit further.

Maybe I am sounding crazy, probebly becauseI stayed up all night watching and had a long day today, but I really don't care. For one night at least I forgot my worries, and I will deal with them another time.

I bid you all a good night, and remember, keep watching the skies.