These days I find myself both anxious and worried about spring coming, followed by summer, then fall. As I look out my window I see piles, feet of snow still covering the ground which raises my anxiety about not having enough warm sunshine before next winter introduces itself. I think about all the flower bulbs waiting to emerge from their long, cold slumber and the birds who are anxious to bring out their babies. With the ground covered there’s no easy task in the early bird getting the worms.

Long are the days of winter; cold, raw and damp. Short are the days of sunshine and blue skies – especially as the years pass by seemingly more quickly with each new year’s beginning.

I must learn to relax and breathe and be calm in knowing that warmer days are just around the corner. I must trust the cycle of nature and appreciate more the days ahead. I must learn patience. I must take away the message this long winter is trying to teach me. I must appreciate today for what it is; perfection.