6 Things I Learned From Nature: Winter Edition

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Well, winter is full swing around here and the temperatures have quite literally been dipping to what I call ’20 degrees below cold’. Brrrrr! But cold or not, there’s always something to be learned out there.

As I don my ever-so-classy fingerless gloves, I thought I’d let you in on some of the things that wintry nature has taught me. Relax, grab a cocoa and read on, winter traveler.

  • Walking the dog: Make plans, but be flexible if something unexpected pops up. Follow your nose in all circumstances – all roads lead to new smells.
  • Climbing Trees: You’d be surprised of what you can accomplish when you’ve got good footing. Start with the basics and go from there.
  • Snowstorms: Sometimes the landscape of life is never more beautiful than after a storm. Stay hopeful, no matter what the forecast says.
  • Icicles: Over night success is overrated. Slow and steady acts can bring dramatic change.
  • Longjohns: It’s what you have closest to you that matters most. Don’t waste your time on things that don’t warm your heart.
  • Watching the Birds: Life is too short to eat shoddy food. Go for the prize, even if others think it’s out of your league.

I know we’ve got a lot of winter explorers out there, so on this fine and chilly Monday, I’d love to hear what winter has taught you. Bundle up out there!

P.S Stay tuned for the next post – I’ve got a giveaway up my sleeve!

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3 Responses to “6 Things I Learned From Nature: Winter Edition”

  • Roy Scribner Says:

    Well, being that we’ve had a few winter earthquakes here, last week, I’d have to say – be humble. No matter how important we think we are, the ground we walk on has been moving for millions of years and it will keep right on moving long after we’re gone.

  • Jessica Says:

    Well said, Roy. Our whole lives take place on that moving Earth beneath our feet – being humble certainly keeps us grounded. (Didn’t intend for that to be a pun!)

  • Mel Says:

    I love this post. There are so many things to learn from nature and those around us. My kids remind me to be focused on the present and ask a lot of questions when we are outside.