In the hush found under a blanket of white,
the rush of life is left behind.
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What a beautiful snapshot of how nature does stop us in our tracks. I remember as a child and teenager praying for snow. Living in South Carolina, we were ill-prepared for the snow or ice which would blanket our area periodically. All of the daily activities were canceled, especially the schools. All night, I would watch or listen to the weather reports desparately wanting to hear the words snow and ice. Usually, I felt obligated to study, but only a small portion of the night was spent actually studying. I was daydreaming about how nice it would be to get to stay in bed, drink hot chocolate with my siblings, and hopefully have enough snow to create our “snowlady.” We always had a snowlady instead of a snowman. The next morning when we would awaken to find a white coating on the leaves, trees, power poles, and cars, we would be thrilled.
As an adult, I still love to listen to the weather forecast and hear the word snow. I now think of it as a way to “not go” to something or “not do” something that is planned. I love for the weather to “stop” me from some of my busyness. The only other time that has felt “acceptable” to miss was when I was sick. Sickness and weather were and have been the only acceptable reasons for pulling away, canceling my schedule and actually “being in the moment.”
As I reflect on this thought, I am painfully aware that many of us allow our schedules and calendars to dictate not only our routines, but our very lives! In the South, most people understand that when it snows, routines cease. When one is sick, those around us understand our need to stop and rest. My challenge and I suspect many others have the same challenge of reconsidering our busyness and evaluating how we spend our days. Outside conditions such as weather and illness do not need to control our choices. Next time the weather forecast calls for snow, I want to fix my cup of hot chocolate and smile because I embrace what the day brings and I am in control of my day!
“Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” Camus