Sunrise, Sunrise
♥
Over the past few months I have faced some challenges. Lots of small ones, interspersed within the larger ones, which sat on top of the medium ones. As I have journeyed through personal growth, my purpose of inspiring others and expanding my wine mind and connections, it has been rough. But I have attempted to persevere by pausing, breathing out and heading face first into each challenge (buffalo in the rain mentality, IYKYK).
I chose to challenge myself to post seven days of sunrises from the first day of March. The challenge was to hold myself accountable and consistent. Also to be mindful and most of all to share something beautiful with others. For the final day of my personal challenge, there wasn’t much sun.
It is important to note that I love a gloomy/rainy day. And not just for sleeping (let’s go for a rainy day drive!). Maybe it is the emotionally driven artist in me, I’m not sure. Despite that love, I really wanted to bring a final day of sunrise to those who wanted to share in it.
However, it sort of saddened me to see the clouds in the way. Not necessarily for myself, but because there wouldn’t be anything to share. So I thought. There came a lesson in the clouds which I quickly learned. And I want to share that with you.
The lesson: When you feel like giving up. Look up.
There is a light to guide your way through any amount of darkness if you only look up.
By now you may be asking, what is the wine connection here? Well, there’s the biological reason that grapes need the sun and its warmth to grow and ripen so that they can be made into good wine. Our connection as humans is in the vines looking for the light. As much as their roots search for water, nutrients and security in the soil, their leaves search for warmth and energy from the sun in the sky. We are not much different. Our sky is our daily life, loved ones and the experiences it all brings. Which in turn warms our souls and gives us energy.
In addition, growth into fortified plants is prized, as is aging well into adulthood. Old vines produce a smaller harvest, but also quality fruit that is the most precious. This is the goal. And having light for vines is like having light in our lives: necessary.
I will continue to search for the light so that I can become a seasoned vine. To become an honored, quality producing vine, one of the most integral components required is the sunrise.
Continue to search for the light, even when there are clouds in the sky. Your harvest requires it.
Sincerely,
The Guy- Brandon
