Dear friends…Winter musings…
I used to find myself down during this time of year… The winter with its long dark days and long nights left me restless and longing for long, warm summer days.. Through the years I have learned to accept the winter and be grateful for the good that it can bring… In the stillness of the winter, we have an opportunity for regeneration, renewal, and self-reflection.
The long dark days provide us with an opportunity to reflect on our relationships with self, family, community and the natural environment that sustains us all. It is important to ask ourselves how we are doing in relationship to ourselves, others and the world around us. Wintertime is a time we can consider what steps can we take to deepen our relationships with each other, our earth, and all living beings.
Have a joyful Thursday everyone!
Margaret Costello RN, PhD
Associate ProfessorSimmons University