I’m Sad In the Winter
We drove back from Florida this past weekend and I bought myself some flowers that Naomi picked out at Trader Joe’s and a happy lamp that had fantastic reviews.
As we neared our home Sunday afternoon, the gray atmosphere shrouding Indianapolis was an oppressive metallic ball and chain to my sensitive heart. Tears silently slid down my cheek but sounded like sirens to my sensitive husband who worked hard to focus on the positive aspects of living in Indiana.
He was right, though I think he was also reassuring himself.
But digging out of the suffocating painting before me featuring a lackluster sky and school closing cold, left me unhappy about our return. Being in the sunshine state, even while it was filled with multiple parenting opportunities with 4 children afoot, no babysitting, and zero quiet was a balm to my heart. When the sunshine beat down upon the solar panels of my body, I welcomed the recharging. I craved it like a caffeine addict.
So, we bought me a happy lamp.
10,000 lux of sunshine for 1/2 hour a day.
Do you struggle with feeling sad in the wintertime?
Hi Jodi, I’m right there with you. I’ve been in Florida on business since 1/1/2014 – so going home to be with my family is what my heart wants, but my sandaled-feet are screaming “are you CRAZY!”. I boldly set a goal of #getoutside2015 because I can hole myself up too much during the winter, or fall, or spring – blaming it all on the “weather” and “too much work”. But, as I read your post I’m reminded it is probably more than anything the energy of the SUN (and forced quiet time at the same time with THE SON) that I crave. While I shrouded my sentiments in “get outside” I think what I really want is sunshine. In my effort to #bloomwhereImplanted, (and I’m firmly planted in Indiana for this season), I think a lamp will certainly help me with my SUN craving. Maybe I’ll hook it up on our outdoor patio so I can fulfill my outdoor goal, enjoy some fake SUN, and have quiet time all at the same time. Thanks for the thought-provoking post. #bloomwhereyouareplanted
LOL — well, that was a LONG business trip. I’ve really only been gone since 1/1/2015 — but you probbly figured that out! 😉
Good call, my friend! The ONLY thing that gets us through the long winters is looking forward to ski/snowboard days every other week or so! That, and the occasional trip down to FL. Keep your chin up, it’s ok to get the lows as long as you ride the highs and see them when they come!