Opposites and Appreciation

Without opposites we couldn't appreciate things. It takes noise to appreciate silence, dark to appreciate light, sadness to appreciate joy, and winter to appreciate spring.

I have learned to appreciate the silent moments more these days, and the darkness that beckons me to rest.  I appreciate the laughter of my children more after rocking away their tears. And I appreciate the warmth of spring and the renewal of life all around us, as it reminds me that even after difficult periods in our lives, we can start anew and their are second chances.