Good morning. Happy Sunday!
It is cold out there! So much of the country is in the midst of a winter storm with very cold temperatures. The most important thing now is to keep warm and make sure you have enough provisions to get through these cold, winter days. It is also vital that we take care of our mental and spiritual selves.
Some of us enjoy the winter weather, and use our time to play in the snow, and that's wonderful. But some of us find ourselves fighting a sour mood that comes in with the cold.
While, for some of us, it seems like it will never end, be assured, this too shall pass and soon we will be embracing the warm winds of Spring.
The cold, and our bad moods, may seem overwhelming, but we have to remember to keep positive thoughts in our minds and warm, positive visions in our heads as we go about our days. We can use this time to strengthen ourselves through meditation practice, through learning new things and even by reading mind opening books. We might try to finish indoor projects we never got around to or begin something entirely new. It is important that we do not allow ourselves to be sucked into the negative thinking that tends to come with the freezing temperatures. Instead, we can use this time to expand our knowledge and our awareness.
Some of us may be suffering from "cabin fever," seemingly stuck in our homes as the snow blows outside. Reach out and make connections. Call an old friend and catch up, write a letter to a relative you haven't seen for a while, invite your neighbors into your home and share a warm meal, but try to stay connected to others. If you can get out, you might take a class somewhere and meet new people. You can take online classes too, and most have chat rooms to connect to other students.
We can also use this time to explore and strengthen our family relationships. Spend a little more time with your spouse and/or your children and share the love in your heart. Your family may consist of friends and pets, and that's okay too. All of life is your family. Spend time with them and share good feelings. Cuddle up and stay warm and enjoy some quality time with the beings you love.
As the cold wind blows and the snow flies, and the temperatures drop, we can still warm our spiritual selves by sharing the love in our hearts, and connecting to life around us. We are all One, and we are never really alone. It is important to remember that each of us is connected to the rest. Show gratitude for that connection and nurture yourself and others through expressions of love.
Stay warm.
Love to all.
~Rev. Kerry
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