Apricity

Apricity (n.) the warmth of the sun in winter

For me, there is nothing quite like feeling the warmth of the winter sun streaming through the windows or enveloping my skin on a chilly walk. And, especially since days filled with sunshine can be rare in this area at this time of year, I am eternally grateful for those moments, no matter how brief they may be.

The next time the opportunity presents itself, pause and notice the sun. Take a deep breath and enjoy.

Inspire | “Trust in your deepest strength of all: to be present, to be wakeful.” Jon Kabat-Zinn

Read | Did you know that our very own Raya wrote and published a book? If not, now you do! Permission to Pause is an interactive guide to slowing down and disconnecting your worth from the things you do. You can purchase it on Amazon, but I recommend stopping into the Serendipity Shoppe instead.

Try This | Take a deep breath in through your nose. As you exhale sigh (a bit dramatically) out through your mouth. Repeat this a few times, and imagine the weight of your day escaping through the exhalation.