All my friends seem to be greeting this abrupt drop in temperatures like they are welcoming a long, lost dog who has found its way home. And I’m over here like, “Can we practice that social distancing thing from winter?” I’m not a fan. Of the cold. Of the short days. Of the barren terrain. Of the icy windshields. Of my older model car without seat warmers. Mi no gusto!

But it’s that time. Winter comes around every year whether I roll out the red carpet for it or not. It brings all of its unpleasantries with it and lingers around like an unwelcome guest who doesn’t know when it’s time to leave. But it eventually does and it gives way to warmer temperatures, longer days, and fruitful landscapes. Mucho gusto! 

There are two ways I endure the winter season every year:

1. I know it will eventually end. It does every single year!
2. There are some good things about it. Like…uh…well…Christmas!

What season are you in? if it’s not your favorite, take courage. It won’t last forever. It’s only a season. It will end. And while your waiting for the season to end, find something about it you can appreciate. It’s there. Look for it!

And for now, can someone please turn the thermostat back up?

Ryan