Winter Wisdom

Winter Wisdom

Wisdom comes with winters.                                                               

Oscar Wilde

When I first got this quote from a friend I struck me because of its beauty, but then I started pondering it and I feel he is right, Mr. Wilde. Wisdom does come with winters. 

Winter is a time when my circles get smaller: because of the cold and dark I feel less inclined to spend time outside and a certain natural rhythm, like an animal going into hibernation, makes me search less for others’ company. I spend more time on my own, taking more time for introspection and reflection. I read more and meditate more. I let life sink in.

And in spring, I emerge with another depth and - hopefully -  a little more wisdom ;-)

The Happiness Network will take a holiday break and be back on January 8th, 2018. I grab the occasion to thank you for this year, and to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!