Winter

There is a quiet beauty to winter.  Quiet, subtle, yet breathtaking.  The icicles, the magnificence of the blue sky, sparkling snow, patterns of frost on windows, the glimpse of a cardinal, the gentle sounds of branches covered in ice moving gently in the wind.  Yet it’s easy to get lost in the heaviness and the work of winter, because that is there too. Can we hold all of it, the joy and the challenge?  If winter starts to feel heavy, how do we find balance?  Making a habit of being present and noticing our surroundings may help us find beauty that brings a sense of lightness.  How are you carrying winter?  What are your winter rituals to restore balance if needed?