Day 3,373

Growth:

Similar to yesterday, we always have a choice to make… which attitude will we choose? Winter is cold, frigid, uncomfortable, has snowy and icy roads, and it gets dark so early. Winter also is crisp and refreshing, feels great in our nose, has awesome lighting due to the lower sun, has snow for so many activities, and is incredibly beautiful. Today I chose the latter and it made all the difference.

Appreciation:

Between reviewing photos from this past year and then watching a hiking video of Iceland with Dominic my heart sings for the sights I’ve been blessed to experience over the past handful of years. Iceland and Patagonia have left lasting imprints on my soul. Their peacefulness, jaggedness, innocence, and their quiet stillness sing a melody for my soul. As I think back to both I become so joy filled I am brought to the brink of tears of happiness. In moments of stress and challenge when I pause, close my eyes, and breathe, they are the views behind my eyelids.

To have experienced both places is a gift for which I will be forever appreciative!

Presence:

Ahh… the sensation of breathing fresh, clean, crisp, cold winter air in through the nose is amazing!!! There’s nothing quite like it! One of my favorite parts of winter is the first day of zero-ish degree temperatures, heading outside, and taking a nice long pull of fresh air right into my nostrils. Delightful!

Thanks!!!