My Journal and Diary
2024
November
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Recording and More
Here in my part of Canada, November is the time when we start seeing a big change in our weather and sunlight exposure. Our clocks have changed, and now with the combination of near-constant cloudiness and the later sunrise, it feels almost like it's dark all day. I need to make a concerted effort to go outside, to get some exercise, to let that old vitamin D build up behind the eyes. I try to push the idea of "warm-enough" as long as possible. I even went for a swim two weeks ago!
I know, kinda crazy.
Yesterday was rainy all day, and the sun didn't come up until after 7:30. It was overcast, slightly chilly, and wet. Joanne and I decided to drive out to the nearby conservation area, and go for a walk in the woods. I was thinking that I'd get colder and wetter than I actually did, but we had a lovely time. The trees provided some cover, even in their leaveless state!
We saw a friendly porcupine, who looked wet and cold. We heard deer barking at each other, and the flash of a tail as another one leapt off into the denser woods. We enjoyed the calm serenity of being in nature, despite the conditions.
I hope I can keep the momentum going, and force myself to unwind in nature even when the snow covers the ground and the wind rips through. It seems to play such a critical part in my mood.
Do you like nature? What are some things you do to unwind and relax, and connect with God?