The Wonders of Winter

So, I’ve decided to answer my own question from Thursday’s entry—Yes, we must always feel, whether we like it or not. We can try to avoid feeling the feeling that we’re feeling, but eventually, at some point, we will end up having to feel it. Sooner or later, we must feel it in order to move forward.

Our ability to feel varies with each of us; our sensitivities are unique. We’re layered beings. Some of us try to peel the layers. Some try to tear the layers. Some try to keep the layers while still trying to get to the core. Regardless, whether we know it or not, we’re all trying to get to the core. Trying to find or be our Self.

This is why I love the ocean. Basking in the warm water, sun and salt helps to melt away layers, slowly and softly. Oh, how I yearn for Kauai.

But the season outside of me looks different than my daydream of Hawaii’s tropics. The sky reflects the white, silver and grey glisten of the snow; the air stands frozen into sharp, slippery icicles. We seem to add more layers during this season, in more ways than one, but eventually, we will uncover them, discovering what we've been covering the whole time.

Winter’s wisdom is difficult to bear, but proves fruitful in due time. It teaches us patience, reflection and stillness. It serves a great purpose.

…The wonders of winter…