Snow...

Have you ever noticed that everything gets quiet when it snows? Stand outside and listen. It's almost as if you can hear each flake hit the ground. You can stare up into the sky when it snows and feel the flakes gently touch your face. Because it's cold, each drop of moisture turns to ice and brings snow down to the ground. You can hear yourself think clearer when you listen to the snow. Out in the country, where you can't even hear the cars on the highway, you actually can learn what silence truly sounds like. It's calming. Peaceful. No crickets like in the summer. No doors slamming or people talking. People don't drive as much because of slick roadways so therefore, no car noise either. Just silence. Breathe.. Take it in. Feel the silence fill your body with warmth and peace of mind knowing that not everything in this world is ruled by noise. There are still ways to feel close to the land. If you'll only look.