Weathering the Storm

The winter of 2010-2011, here in Connecticut, has seen record breaking snow fall and temperatures.  Like clock work, a major storm hit weekly since the blizzard the day after Christmas.  There is at least 50 inches of accumulated snow outside my window.  Roads are narrow, driving is risky, roofs are caving in and we wait to see the results of the predicated ice storm hitting overnight.  Yet even with all this nasty weather, gray skies, and melancholy days spring is about 45 days away.

Spring, the season of new beginnings, fresh growth, and renewed possibilities.  The snow may not be all gone, heck it may not be gone until May, but eventually it will melt.  Cold days will give way to cool breezes, flowers will pop through, and soon it will be too hot.

So what does this tell us?  It tells us and what we can learn is that no matter what situation or circumstance we are presently in, no matter how bad things may seem right now - it will change.  Nothing is permanent, not even all this snow.  By facing the moment you're in and realizing whatever you are feeling is only temporary, you'll make better choices, suffer less, and be more open to self-reflection.  This awareness may lead you down a different road next time around.   Good or bad, happy or sad, hot or cold, it's only temporary.

The snow will melt, the temperatures will rise, the days will get brighter.  So weather the storm, that too will pass.  Weather, feelings, bad days, happy days, all come and go.  Stay open and ready for whatever today presents and tomorrow brings.