Ashes for Beauty

Here in the Valley, we have very restricted burning regulations. Every year, our burnpile grows and grows, and we struggle with tarps and weights to keep the winds and rains off of it until we have a burn day. Since we have a lot of trees and pruning on our property, the pile gets quite large and feels overwhelming. Saturday, I worked on burning it from noon until evening. Here's what's left:

I looked at the ashes this morning, contemplated the burden that was gone, and then continued my wandering....

and saw the beauty that had come from it. I was reminded of this song..............

(See the Youtube post below)