Winter is coming

A new day. I woke up to a dusting of snow on the street. Quiet time of year. Time to slow down (especially when driving, LOL). A friend (you know who you are ;-))sent me a meditation yesterday, and I didn't open it till this morning. I am finding that I'm not in such a hurry to open every email and text immediately. "I have a flat tire and need help now" type of email I will look at right now, but other stuff, not so much. Not that they aren't important, but I think I've reacted to NOW stuff for so long, that I'm trying to take care of what needs immediate attention, and savor the other stuff more. Turns out that after thinking about things, there is more "other stuff" that is just as important as "emergency", but also important to pay attention to. I've been enjoying the "Indian summer" weather lately, and playing plenty of golf. Sort of not looking forward to cold and snow, until I saw it this morning. A reminder to self. Snow, cold, and winter are "other stuff" that needs accepting and enjoying for it's own merits. Thankfully, I CAN enjoy. When I go by the homeless shelter, I realize that my perspective is different than the clients at the shelter. I can enjoy nature as God gives. Not everyone can and does. Then again, how do I know what is going on in their minds. For now, I will do what I can to help those who need, and praise God for his blessings every day. As we go into the holy season, and new year, I pray that everyone is safe and healthy. As Father Earl says "Peace to the whole place)