The alternation between happiness and suffering offers the perfect balance for awakening and enlightenment.
Sometimes I feel winter inside of me. I feel winter outside right now. I am part of nature. So, why would I not also feel winter inside of me at times? It is okay to feel winter, both internally and externally. In fact, it is necessary. Winter is natural. Winter brings us back to the basics, back to what really matters. We need winter. Let yourself feel it, and then, allow yourself to enjoy and appreciate the warmth that follows.
When you place your hand on a stone, you are not just touching a rock. You are touching something ancient. You are touching something that existed millions of years before you and something that will exist for millions of years after you. Stones are sacred.
