We shall see how this “Severe Winter Storm” plays out in Framingham and our surrounding towns. I am keeping all classes for Sunday and Monday running for now, but will text you individually, if we do in fact cancel the morning of. Otherwise, I’ll stay hopelessly optimistic and trust that you know what level of snow your car and your nerves can handle.
That we can see the storms coming, and make fairly accurate predictions, is a true testament to the commitment of the meteorologists and scientists have put in over the years to refine their craft. These prediction tools have saved countless lives over the years, allowing for evacuations and preparations. Much gratitude towards them and their field of study.
We, as individuals, have our own storms to contend with. The emotional landscape can at times feel like a hurricane or a nor’easter. Surely, I’ve felt California wildfires raging within me. So, is there a way to predict these internal storms before they cause casualties in our sanity, health and relationships?
I argue: Yes. And this area of study is called mindfulness. As the awareness of our inner weather becomes more keen, the telltale signs of disturbance become recognizable to us. Maybe we are able to avoid the tornado all together, but even if we cannot, if I know I have a meeting or gathering with people I know have historically been emotionally challenging to me (see: triggering) then I take precautions leading up to the event. I schedule a massage, sign up for a sound bath, make sure I get enough sleep and eat well. So that there are less factors of irritation present when the moment comes.
