The rock is blocking the sunlight from hitting the underside of the canyon and the colors grow richer and darker the lower in the canyon our view goes.
A shadow is not permanent, it's shape and definition changes as the light source that created the shadow changes. Sometimes in our lives, we may feel like we live in a shadow or a shadow is following us. Maybe we feel hindered by the shadow, or we may want to hide in the shadow for a bit to get our bearings. Its dark and deep sensations offers us a reprieve from the bright light of sunshine or the light that reflects off other people. If there is no light shining on us, we can hibernate and isolate for a while. Maybe, no one will notice me here in the shadows.
Today, in the Christian world, I would label as a Day of Shadows. The death and dark of Good Friday is over. Christ is buried in the tomb, and his followers isolate in the dark shadows of the buildings, trying to get their bearings and figure out "What just happened?"
Of course, we know the that tomorrow will bring brightness that will change and chase away the shadows. It's Easter and we celebrate the risen Christ! Bright colors of eggs and candy, bright colors of new outfits, trees budding out and flowers poking their way up to soak in the sunshine. Some of us will worship the risen Christ and some of us will worship the sun. Some will do both!
Even in the canyon of my photo, the changing position of the sun coming through the slot in the canyon can change the shadows and coloring of this view. At certain times of the day and year, this canyon wall may be bathed in sunlight for much of day and no shadows will be cast.
To everything there is a season,
a time for every purpose under the sun.
With sunlight, there are shadows. Without sunlight, there are no shadows. Both sun and shadows are part of our lives and they serve a purpose in our lives. Whether you are in the shadows or the sunlight, be aware, acknowledge and accept your "season" and this "time" of your life.
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