Winter Of Our Dreams -

This introspective aspect of winter is beautifully captured in the words of the poet, Robert Frost, who wrote: “The winter of our discontent / Made with such violence that it seemed / A far-off look, a height / In which the frosty light / Of winter’s dawn was made to shine.” For Frost, winter was a time of quiet contemplation, a season in which the stillness and darkness seemed to reveal hidden truths, and to offer a glimpse of a deeper reality.

The Winter of Our Dreams**

For children, winter is often a time of enchantment and excitement. The snowman-building, sledding, and ice-skating that come with the season are all activities that bring joy and thrill. But even as adults, we can recapture some of that childhood wonder, by slowing down, and paying attention to the small miracles of the season. Winter of Our Dreams