The Magic Beans

Hi my friend,

Although this is still the season 
of winter here in Latvia,
there is that spark of electricity 
in the air…

That spark of 
a new beginning.

Do you feel it too?

It’s like stepping outside
just before sunrise.
When the world is not 
fully awake yet.

Everything is still dark and quiet.
But no longer asleep.

It’s that feeling of hope 
and anticipation…
That curiosity and wondering 
of what this new day 
has in her pocket 
for you.

That’s New Year’s.

Not a grandiose event.
But a moment at dawn.
In the dark…

When you can only see
the faintest blush of pink in the sky.
But you know that the sun will soon be here,
and all the busyness of the day
will follow her.

But for now…
It’s just you and the vast 
morning sky.

And how could you not make wishes
with so much magic in the air?
Even if it’s still winter 
outside your door.

This is where 
the harvest begins.

When all you really have
are a handful of magic beans
warm in your palm, and you 
get to decide what to do 
with them.

This isn’t the start.
It’s the moment before it.
Where nothing is visible yet,
but you’re choosing
the direction.

So what will you plant, 
my friend?

What magic do these 
beans hold?

With love,
Elina

Artwork / Luīze Gulbe “Very lovingly hand-painted pots” (fragment) / private collection