We got our big snow storm here in Tahoe and we are naturally quarantined by the weather...just the way we love it! Perhaps, like me, you’re not lovin’ the way everything is shutting down and fear and panic are rampant. We are at a choice-point ( of course we always are, we’re just not usually aware of it). We can go with the flow or struggle against it. If you’re not sure which are you choosing, I’ll give you a hint, one feels better than the other.  For our ancestors in colder climates, winter was a time of quiet, of staying in the “cave”, of introspection. I invite you to cherish this time apart: take a break from the news and focus on positive pursuits. Dance out your anger, your frustration. Do something silly. Make a mess from painting, cooking, whatever you can think of. Breathe, go within and connect with the fire in your belly. Face your demons, welcome the beloved. Do absolutely nothing, without guilt and without rushing in to fill the void. Embrace the stillness and revel in it as you find that all your critical voices, after shouting from the rooftops, finally go silent. Follow it up perhaps with some personal development work around forgiveness, especially for yourself. Stare out the window and dream. And finally, write 100 pages of what you’re grateful for (or at least fill up 1 page). Our lives are so precious, we are each so magnificent, let’s celebrate everyday wholeness and not waste a moment in fear, boredom or criticism. Today is a good day...and I make it so!