Sometimes I think people complain about the weather because it is just “what one does”. Does that make sense? We moved to New Hampshire last fall and I, for one, am loving all this snow! It is absolutely from a place of privilege that allows me to stay warm and hire a plow operator! One of the things I am looking forward to this year is having access to local, seasonal produce. All in good time, of course.
Thanks Marianna! I agree that complaining about the weather seems to be a form of small talk. I think reveling in the weather should be a way to fill time just as much. Glad you're enjoying the snow!
Beautiful essay, and an important reminder. Gratitude for the moments we’re in is a skill that sometimes takes patience and more energy than we seem to have. But worthy nonetheless.
Thank you! I agree with you that it's absolutely an internal/presence problem, but we mask it with wanting more stuff. At least that's one manifestation of it
Sometimes I think people complain about the weather because it is just “what one does”. Does that make sense? We moved to New Hampshire last fall and I, for one, am loving all this snow! It is absolutely from a place of privilege that allows me to stay warm and hire a plow operator! One of the things I am looking forward to this year is having access to local, seasonal produce. All in good time, of course.
Thanks Marianna! I agree that complaining about the weather seems to be a form of small talk. I think reveling in the weather should be a way to fill time just as much. Glad you're enjoying the snow!
Beautiful essay, and an important reminder. Gratitude for the moments we’re in is a skill that sometimes takes patience and more energy than we seem to have. But worthy nonetheless.
Thank you Kathy!
Thank you! I agree with you that it's absolutely an internal/presence problem, but we mask it with wanting more stuff. At least that's one manifestation of it