Today I had to stop. I am not one of those people where “stops” come naturally. I have a nasty head cold. I am not a good patient. I am not someone who is sick often, nor for long. I have learned along the way that when it happens, the best thing I can do is stop and honor the need for my body to heal.
It does not mean I am happy about it.
Hello sunshine!
How glorious to see the sun shining here in the country. The yard is a mess given the snowmelt and Jaxon’s ability to make tracks as he tears through the soft ground enjoying the warmer weather. He does not enjoy the cleanup after…nor do I. I will suffer as the sunshine makes my heart glad.
Do you ever feel stuck? I do. I think most of us feel that way from time to time. I am a champion at devising methods to keep busy, often wondering if I have time to get it all done… yet I sometimes feel I am going nowhere. Winter is infamous for that feeling in my history book. The roots of negativity grow deep within me. I cultivated them for many years.
February can be a tough month in a cold, blustery part of the world. The weather is all over the place, with plenty of extra exercise getting the snow moved out of the way. Jaxon and I have both been grateful that the temperatures have not been bitter cold and we can get outside. I am so glad that dog loves the snow! There is good news… the days are getting longer, and soon spring will be knocking on the door.
It is a blustery winter’s morning here in my corner of the globe. Daily blankets of snow have once again replaced our wet, muddy winter. It creates extra exercise for me as I work to keep the driveway cleared. I got my first workout in well before the sun came up…and some extra at daybreak getting the driveway cleared.
That feels so good.
Over the past week I realized how many habits I have created in my world. I am a creature of habit. I like the routine. I am comforted by the ebb and flow of predictability.
Sadly, my habits have also reinforced poor choices regarding my life style.
The journey continues.
Despite my upbeat persona and optimism, I am having a tough time with my personal journey.
As I have repeated many times over these past few weeks, it is simple.
It is not easy.
It has been bitter cold the past couple of days in this corner of the globe. I am feeling fortunate to have a warm home, plenty of food, and find beauty in snowfall.
My life is good.
Despite feeling fortunate about my life, and embracing Danish hygge this winter, I find myself struggling a bit day-to-day. January is a difficult month, despite the newness of the year.
Happy New Year!
I decided I could not wait for Monday to post my blog.
It is an absolutely gorgeous winter day here in Pennsylvania, USA. We do not get many sunny, blue-sky days in this corner of the globe during the winter season. I am grateful for it. I took Jaxon out for a walk and smiled the entire time, despite his incessant pulling on the leash to get me to hurry.
The day feels fresh and new, as it should on January 1st.
Writing today seems a very good way to start the year off right.
The holidays are a difficult time for anyone who is trying to stay true to healthy habits… Including me.
The “holidays” are not just ONE day. They are a string of days lasting from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day. The past weeks have been difficult to stay on track given the added stressors of the holidays.
