The first arctic blast of the year always has me scrambling. Scrambling to awaken winter hats and winter glove that have been hibernating in dark recesses of my closet. Time to pull my favorite quilts, handed down from generation to generation, off of the quilt racks.
Time to step outside and reintroduce my lungs to the season's maiden deep breath of raw icy air.
One thing is for sure, it’s impossible to take anything for granted when you step out into sub-freezing temperatures. In How to Be Happier Day by Day: A Year of Mindful Actions, Alan Epstein writes about the spiritual practice of being grateful for all kinds of weather.
"All phenomena — including bad weather — contribute to our experience of life. Don't discriminate. Enjoy the adventure."
October and November have been swept away by rain and wind. December has brought with her lows tonight in the teens and highs barely topping freezing.
Take a deep breath; Let the adventure begin!
Carpe Diem Life,
David Kuhn
CarpeDiem-Life.com
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