The Snowflake Chronicles

Sep 20, 2023 Spiritual Newsletter Deadline Sep 18, 2023

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Editor's Picks

1. Morning Thoughts Dressed in Rainbow Hues
2. A Soldier's Prayer
3. God's Flower
4. I Am
5. Should the After Life be a goal in Life?
6. As I Walk the Paths of Righteousness
7. Be All You Can Be - And Then Some
8. To The Hills
9. That Day, I Learned

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The Rainbow Symbolizes...

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Rainbows symbolize many different things.

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What does a rainbow symbolize to you?

About This Newsletter

"The rainbow is a symbol to many people. To some it might be the bridge between heaven and earth, the dawn of a new awakening, a sign of good luck, a path for our guides to send messages and a sign a loved one has passed over."

Gloria Ku’uleialoha Coppola, Both Ends of the Rainbow

"There will come a day when people of all races, colors, and creeds will put aside their differences. They will come together in love, joining hands in unification, to heal the Earth and all Her children. They will move over the Earth like a great Whirling Rainbow, bringing peace, understanding and healing everywhere they go. Many creatures thought to be extinct or mythical will resurface at this time; the great trees that perished will return almost overnight. All living things will flourish, drawing sustenance from the breast of our Mother, the Earth."

Navajo-Hopi Prophecy

"12 And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: 13 I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth."

Genesis 9:12-13, English Standard Version

"When the Earth is sick, the animals will begin to disappear, when that happens, The Warriors of the Rainbow will come to save them."

Chief Seattle

Letter From the Editor

Scientifically, a rainbow is an optical phenomenon caused by sunlight interacting with atmospheric conditions. That is, when sunlight passes through water droplets in the air the light is split into the color spectrum and a rainbow appears. Knowing how nature produces a rainbow does not make it any less beautiful or awe-inspiring.

The rainbow is, also, an ancient symbol that crosses both cultural and religious barriers. To some, it represents God's ancient covenant with humanity. To others, it is the bridge our spirits cross when our bodies die. To the indigenous peoples of America, it is part of a prophecy foretelling the healing of the planet through the unity of all the races.

Each of us, on an individual level, has a different view of what the rainbow symbolizes. Some of us may see it as a purely scientifically explained natural phenomenon. While others see it as a religious or cultural symbol representing some aspect of unity. As writers, we can use our opinions of what the rainbow means in the stories and poems we write.

For me, on a personal level, the rainbow symbolizes God's ancient covenant that unites all religions. I also see it as a symbol that unites the various skin tones of humanity into a single species. What does the rainbow symbolize to you?

Have any of you written stories using the rainbow or one of its symbols? Do any of you have stories, poems, or essays about rainbows? If so, please submit them to this newsletter. In addition, please let me know what the rainbow means to you either scientifically, religiously, or personally.

Editors Picks

Morning Thoughts Dressed in Rainbow Hues  (E) Mere children paint rainbows just as beautiful and as simple as the one I saw. #870412 by Kenzie

A Soldier's Prayer  (13+) Rhymed description of the rocket attack that almost killed me and two friends. #2087844 by Schnujo's NOT Doing NaNoWriMo

God's Flower  (E) Are we above God's law? #2303589 by Wald'n Moss

I AM  (E) Joy Bell Form #2303685 by Quihadi

Should the afterlife be a goal in life?  (13+) My opinions on people who believe in the afterlife. #2235480 by Gabogame3

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As I Walk In Paths Of Righteousness  (E) The Lord is my Shepherd... #2304103 by ruwth

Be All You Can Be - And Then Some!  (ASR) His son knew that if God called him, God would give him strength to accomplish the task. #446272 by Kenzie

To the Hills  (ASR) My search for peace. #2304123 by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline

That day, I learned  (ASR) High School debate goes off the rails #2304147 by Show Show

Feedback "Spiritual Newsletter (August 23, 2023)" 

Joseph writes: Thank you, This newsletter has inspired me. It seems sad that one would have to go into deep thought trying to figure out what gives me joy. Yet that is where I am. Much Thanks

Zeke writes: My real joy is living with my life partner of 40 years.
Zeke

Quick-Quill writes: Reading the Bible and sharing my thoughts during our weekly Women's Sunday School class

Feedback "Spiritual Newsletter (July 26, 2023)" 

Quick-Quill writes: This is a subject that can cause problems. There are questions and then there are QUESTIONS. The intent of the questioner is what is important. Is it for our edification, our wisdom or to be contentious?
Don't question me! How often have we heard that from our parents? When we become of age, we realize the question is either cemented in our life or now has a new set of rules and must be reevaluated.
We don't question God. His ways are above our and are perfect.
Using the Bible as the plumb bob, how is your question answered there?
Evaluate your attitude when you pose the question. Check your tone.
Great NL It had me thinking and that's a good thing. I hope I didn't bother you.