Just a moment.
Today, December 19th, it was about 60 degrees in the central Bluegrass. I went Christmas shopping, and while in the car, I sped with the windows down and the sunroof open and let my hair fly everywhere. I took deep breaths, and for just a moment, I pretended it was springtime.
During this one moment, a small bit of happiness came through the center of me, that little bit of exhiliration one gets when the air is a certain temperature, and when the air blows through you just a certain way. A feeling that isn't easily describable, but I am sure Thoreaux or Whitman could have done a great job at it, and would bet that they already have.
The winter time definitely dampens my spirit. The early gloom that comes over us at about 5pm ....waking up to 18 degree temperatures only for it to get up to 34 as the high. Drains your energy, motivation and persona. At least it does for me. The warmth and fluidity of the warmer seasons also makes myself feel warm and fluid.
All good things are usually obtained by going through the bad things first. Hence, winter is necessary to enjoy the rest of the years weather.
All great things come with a struggle. Some struggle more in the beginning, some more in the end. I think that my struggles were in the beginning.
Funny how the weather is metaphorical of life in general. Life does have seasons. I have definitely entered the winter of my life, and have been in winter for over a year now. It is slowly but surely turning into spring, But I don't think I actually started living life until relatively recently, and I have many more long seasons to go. But I won't mind if the winter goes by fast.
One thing we do know is that seasons change indefinitely. This has brought me solace. I just wish I had all that figured out sooner.
May your seasons be pleasant.
~Sara Jo
During this one moment, a small bit of happiness came through the center of me, that little bit of exhiliration one gets when the air is a certain temperature, and when the air blows through you just a certain way. A feeling that isn't easily describable, but I am sure Thoreaux or Whitman could have done a great job at it, and would bet that they already have.
The winter time definitely dampens my spirit. The early gloom that comes over us at about 5pm ....waking up to 18 degree temperatures only for it to get up to 34 as the high. Drains your energy, motivation and persona. At least it does for me. The warmth and fluidity of the warmer seasons also makes myself feel warm and fluid.
All good things are usually obtained by going through the bad things first. Hence, winter is necessary to enjoy the rest of the years weather.
All great things come with a struggle. Some struggle more in the beginning, some more in the end. I think that my struggles were in the beginning.
Funny how the weather is metaphorical of life in general. Life does have seasons. I have definitely entered the winter of my life, and have been in winter for over a year now. It is slowly but surely turning into spring, But I don't think I actually started living life until relatively recently, and I have many more long seasons to go. But I won't mind if the winter goes by fast.
One thing we do know is that seasons change indefinitely. This has brought me solace. I just wish I had all that figured out sooner.
May your seasons be pleasant.
~Sara Jo