As I say goodbye to the Diplodocus, I move smoothly through the revolving glass door and come out into the cold December evening. Walking down the steps, I turn my head to gaze down the length of this cathedral-like building and am immediately thrown back to when I first came to the museum as a child. It was like a dream, magical.
Decades later, I am still awestruck by its sheer magnificence. Sparkling trees line the path, encompassing me in a festive cocoon and fills me with a sense of warmth and cosiness.
As I reach the ice rink bathed in blue light, something makes me want to stop. I stand there leaning against the thick Perspex wall and rest my head on folded arms. I watch as people wrapped up in woolly hats and scarves weave in and out of each other, circling, gliding. A smile creeps across my face as a couple struggles to stay upright on the ice. Like new-born lambs with limbs moving in all directions, they eventually land entwined onto the cold ice and I can’t help but join in with their infectious loud laughter.
And then, as the wind begins to pick up, I find myself drift off into thought.
Our journey through life is rarely smooth. There are days when we glide effortlessly along the ice, picking up speed and dancing as we go. Then there are moments where we just can’t find our balance. Despite all our best efforts, we still land flat on our face…but that’s ok.
Nothing is for nothing and sometimes it takes a fall to get us back on track. The best we can do is put both hands on the ground, push ourselves up and straighten our hair once again…for we are much stronger than we know.
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Wow Jeff – great writing as always! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I hope you have a great New Year!
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Yes, this is very well written. I love Ice Skating, however I haven't managed to do so this winter. Good post, I really enjoyed it.
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Beautiful thoughts beautifully stated, as always. Wishing you a very happy year.
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Thank you kind Sir. You too. I hope 2013 is a great one for you 🙂
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Thank you! Ice skating is fun isn't it. Hope you get to do it this year!
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Happy New Year Mitch. Hope 2013 is successful and joy-filled for you 🙂
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