I woke up this morning to a heavy white blanket of snow hanging thick on the tree branches and any surface that would welcome it’s embrace. It has been a rather bleak winter, and by that I mean colorless and cloudy. The sunny days have been few and far between. Having grown up on the shores of Lake Michigan, I actually enjoy the clean whiteness of a fresh snow, so I would much rather have a layer of the fluffy stuff if it’s going to be cold and barren.
When you are focused on trying to find joy in the everyday moments of life, it’s amazing how those moments begin to show themselves. They jump out from behind proverbial corners and announce their arrival. I have never been a tea sipper, but in the last year so I have discovered I can enjoy a cup of hot spiced tea. Last week I had a friend at work give me a little tip that has rocked my world and provided me an alternative to my every day caffeine regimen of coffee. I steep my spiced tea to my desired strength and then add a splash of vanilla creamer. Simple, right! Vanilla creamer and spiced tea. But, it’s oh so good!
So today, I experienced joy in drinking a spot of tea while watching the branches, heavy with snow, dancing in the gentle breeze right outside my window. The only thing that would make it more perfect is if I was snuggled up at home in front of the fireplace. Just sayin’.