Silver Linings

As you likely know I have been caught in a blizzard. Life has become a sheet of white ice trapping me in so many ways. The blizzard conditions have been both physical and mental, the storm raging outside was also stirring up things inside my mind and heart. After nearly two weeks of being cut off from the world I began feeling like a hamster on a wheel. The ice that has me immobile also started to stifle my creative spirit and I felt deep frustration taking root. I really prefer to focus on growth so I had to really push myself, during these unreal days, to overcome the stagnation. I decided to not sit with the ice. To not let the ice keep me frozen. I decided to take responsibility for my frustration and complacency and try to find the silver lining. There is always a silver lining in my life. Difficult times, challenges, set backs and all the other things life throws us really are where we learn. I know most of my personal growth is born out of adversity; and this blizzard is no different. After much searching I found the joy in the white out. I made time to immerse myself into goat genetics; to watch my daughter on her snowboard; and to just sit with the stillness that the snow offers. I am happy to say that the dark days are passing. Once Spring arrives and this storm is but a story to tell I will still have my new found passion for genetics, the memories I made, and a new level of confidence. As I shovel snow to feed my animals I can tell you so much of this life I am living is most certainly not by luck. I hope you too always find your silver linings.