Just Talking About the Weather

Daily Reflection
Today's topic is a little different and it is about something that we may not think about all that often. But, I think it is an important topic to reflect on because it affects us perhaps more than we realize. The purpose of this practice is to know ourselves more intimately and to know our minds so it is important to understand how the weather affects your state of mind. Have you ever woken up and felt happy and peaceful only to look outside and discover it was raining and that changed your state of mind?

For many people September is a time of change in the weather. It signals cooler weather and leaves changing as autumn approaches. For many fall and winter bring times of solace, being trapped in doors, and some take this time to meditate more and reflect more deeply on their lives before the spring approaches.

I found an interesting article in "The Huffington Post" about how weather affects our health and well being. You can find it here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/14/climate-health_n_4568505.html

In your journal today reflect on how the weather affects your mood. How do you feel when it is sunny vs when it is raining? How do you feel when it is cooler or cold vs when it is warm? What kind of weather makes you feel peaceful? What kind of weather irritates your mind? How can you live harmoniously through all types of weather?

Swami K