**standing and gradually the humans at least know it is time for quiet. The goats and the chickens less so and the soft glow of the Star rise becomes an intense thread of brightness over the hills. The monks say their prayers asking the spirit of Arimathea to grant us her blessings and kindness with beneficial weather to grow our crops strong and healthy and to keep our children always safe. The bread is passed around and the monks bless all of us and all the animals for the Star gradually rises above the mountains. It fills the scene with warm golden light and sends a sparkling stream of light snaking through the valley up the bends of the river into the lakes amongst which we are now standing. We are surrounded by the Star gleaming, sparkling and shining from every surface and liquid movement from which it can reflect. For a few moments we stand breathless in the magnificent splendour in which we find ourselves** - Upscaled by <@690127906361704459> (fast)
standing and gradually the humans at least know it is time for quiet. The goats and the chickens less so and the soft glow of the Star rise becomes an intense thread of brightness over the hills. The monks say their prayers asking the spirit of Arimathea to grant us her blessings and kindness with beneficial weather to grow our crops strong and healthy and to keep our children always safe. The bread is passed around and the monks bless all of us and all the animals for the Star gradually rises above the mountains. It fills the scene with warm golden light and sends a sparkling stream of light snaking through the valley up the bends of the river into the lakes amongst which we are now standing. We are surrounded by the Star gleaming, sparkling and shining from every surface and liquid movement from which it can reflect. For a few moments we stand breathless in the magnificent splendour in which we find ourselves