Unseasonably warm wind blows in gusts from the southeast rattling limbs on the barren winter trees. The rooster lets loose his crowing sound of mastery over his domain as the edge of light begins its invasion of the sky. Cast iron stove and oil fired furnace stay unused for the day as shirtsleeve temperatures begin to arrive with the light. A winter reprieve is upon us. Warmth from the outside air brings with it the memory of extended livable space to include deck and fields, unburdened by the chill of an icy breeze. The temptation is to unpack all the summer patio gear so carefully tucked away for the winter. Experience reminds us, however, that this reprieve is only temporary. Winter has only just begun and months more of cold are on their way. For today we will enjoy what nature has wrought and move freely without layered constraint. Likewise, when symptoms suddenly seemingly subside, experience tells us they will return. One does not wait in anticipation of returned constraints, but rather enjoys the reprieve by using the freedom wholeheartedly in the presence of gratitude. May your life’s engine be revved up by a tank full of “thanks”.
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