There are as many nights as days,
and the one is just as long as the other
in the year’s course.Even a happy life cannot be
without a measure of darkness,
and the word “happy” would lose its meaning
if it were not balanced by sadness.It is far better to take things as they come along
with patience and equanimity.-Dr Carl Jung
Rain.
I grow weary of the rain.
In particular, this chilly, windy rain,
making each trip to my car a physical comedy, ice skating in well-oiled banana peels.
The wet leaves are treacherous.
I don’t actually think I have Seasonal Affective Disorder. FYI. At least, I hope not.
I think that the change in weather encourages some primal need for hibernation, and that I’m doing my body an incredible disservice by wresting it from its warm cocoon of blankets and forcing it to perform menial tasks: the making of lunches, the doing of dishes, the taking of pictures, the brushing of teeth.
It’s unnatural. All I want is to burrow back in. It’s like some sort of obsessive fantasy. Soon I will get back in bed….
I baked a lot today, creating warmth and comfort while being productive and remaining in an upright position. Cookies and bread.
As you can see I cheated on my daily nature photos, taking them from the kitchen window… didn’t even open it, not wanting to invite in the bluster and the chill…
We will pretend they are intentional and artsy.
I look at them and I think, I’m melting, I’m melllllting……
On the other hand, I am beginning to look forward to the holiday season.
Time, perhaps, to come out of hibernation.
They are indeed artsy photos, Robin! Love them – particularly the one of the rain.
Love the Jung piece. Great blog, I like what you have going on here. I think the cooler weather does encourage the nesting, hibernating. It's an enjoyable, restful time. Thanks for visiting my blog!
I'm not sure how you do with herbal stuff, but April has had luck with taking some St. John's Wort in the wintery, unsunny months.
B&B's Mommy- Rain? What rain? Oh, you mean the rain.
Hi Joanne, thanks for the visit and the compliment. I think I will do much better once the weather makes up its mind- cold I can deal with. Cold, then warm, then cold again- I can't take it.
Laz- that's something I've been thinking about trying. Even if it's a placebo effect, that works for me. I've also read that a few drops of citrusy essential oils on a handkerchief works as a little mental pick-me-up.