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UConn Men
AND Women in the Final Four!!!
Go Huskies!!!

On this bright day of blue skies
when the sun sparkles on the crystal snow cumulated on the ground
when the landscape is transformed and the light is so bright that it can momentarily blind my eyes

Help me to remember that what I see as beauty from the comfort of my heated and loving home,
may be cutting and cruel to those without shelter and without a person to share it with

This does not diminish the beauty I see.
Being aware does not diminish the light.
It only serves to keep it from blinding me.
It serves to help me see.

So on this day,
as I look out my window
Help me to remember
to be like the trees I see.

Help me to remember to reach up.
Help me to remember to reach out.
Help me to remember to dig my roots deeply,
so that I may remain grounded
so that I may reach up higher
so that I may reach out farther.

And bring light to others.