and so are the mornings. For many years my usual rising time has been around 4am and, although I am trying to push it later, it is still dark when I rise. It's dark before I go to bed too. There's no getting away from the fact that winter is coming. I don't like winter. I can't get out so easily, the dark makes me feel sluggish.
So, I try every year to make winter a little happier. I've got a SAD lamp and that will go on each morning once we pass the Autumn equinox on 22nd September. I'm harvesting and prepping food from my garden to make lovely soups to be savoured. I've got ideas for things to make and do. I'm finding books for those dreary months.
And I mustn't call them dreary months! Instead of thinking "I can't go out because it's raining" I could be thinking, "That rain looks like a good reason to have hot chocolate". Instead of bemoaning the lack of visits from friends I could be rejoicing that I can get on with some of my messier hobbies.
Great ideas. Now, where will I find the energy to put them into practice?
Our house is cool in the summer, and dark in the winter months, bedrooms are on the sunny side, but our sitting room does look out over the garden. Gardening time turns into reading and crafting times, and yes we get up later.
ReplyDeleteIt is getting dark here as well in the evenings. Mornings are still pretty light, but I know that will change very soon. I love your ideas for making the dark times during the winter so much more appealing.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I don't like winter much, myself. Although, we don't really have a winter (with snow) where I live. It's still cold for me and I don't like cold. I do like your ideas for making the winter months better, with rain being an excuse for hot chocolate, etc. :)
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