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I miss running. I miss the park I run in. An additional 8″ of snow fell yesterday on top of the 8-10 inches we already have. Around this time of year, people start talking about Spring and how they wish it was here right now. I have been one to want to rush it along, but not anymore. There is a time for every season. To rush it along robs you of the blessing of that time.
I become rather reflective during the Winter months. Especially on days like today, I want to be home where it is warm, and stay close to my family. I think about the things I would like to do when the weather warms. I think about what I want to add and purge from my life. I reflect on where I am. Self-reflection is not an easy process when you are totally honest with yourself. I have prayed for God to reveal to me areas I need to change and get in order. My father-in-law mentioned to me yesterday that God is about order and things being of one accord. I have a few areas that could stand some improvement. This slower time of the year is just right for making those changes.
How do you use the winter season to order and refocus your life?
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ABCcreativity - i love winter for the peacefulness and quiet. i was thinking earlier this week how on a beautiful summer day i almost feel obligated to “make the most of it” and go outside to “do something” when really i am quite happy staying at home and playing in my art room. in winter it feels like i give myself greater permission to just be – there is more space for it somehow.
though i am sure with you in wanting spring to come! spring is my favourite. next week i’m going to turkey and egypt for 15 days… sunshine here i come
Lucrecer - Turkey and Egypt! Wow, that sounds like an amazing trip. I hope you have a great time.
Meri - I hired a young woman named Amber to help me make the basement storage a place of order and organization. Knowing that I’m paying her keeps me from ignoring the basement and meeting a friend for chai, instead.