In the regions closer to our poles, the colder temps and days of winter are fact. We can embrace them in happiness or we can moan & groan inside passing life by in a grump till spring. The choice is ours. The choice is also our to darken our spirit with alcohol or live life unencumbered.
The removal of alcohol enhanced, exploded, my senses. Sunrises became my favorite time of day, new beginnings. Sunsets a time to cherish, practicing gratitude for the gifts of the day. Alcohol felt like a heavy weight, dragging me down, making me tired. Sobriety awakened my soul.
I love winter sports. Sometimes it means braving the elements. Emerging, when isolating is tempting. I grew up romping in the forests of the White Mountains with a “breeze” blowing off Mt Washington, home of “world’s worst weather”.
Bundling up, invigorating air, body moving pumping blood through our pipes equals pure joy. The bits of skin, bare to the elements, are most reactive. Frosty pink cheeks glow from the energy we produce from within.
Bluebird sky days come along, and Mother Nature blesses us with her full glory. The wind calms, the sun & warmth emerges from behinds clouds, and we peel back the layers. Living life alcohol free gives me presence of mind, body and soul to fully absorb days like these as well as find the inner strength to live life to it’s fullest on darker days.
Apricity: The warmth of the sun in winter
Photo by: Julie Aagaard
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