I Like Snow Days

Hello, friends!

This week’s edition of Things I Like is about something that always brings a mix of excitement and disruption: snow days. Whether you love them or dread them, snow days have a way of reminding us that, no matter how much we plan, some things are simply out of our control. And maybe that’s not such a bad thing.

The Power of Letting Go

There’s something humbling about waking up to find the world covered in snow, plans suddenly derailed by forces completely outside of our control. It doesn’t matter what was on the calendar—the weather has other ideas. Snow days remind us that we can’t micromanage everything. And in a world that often demands constant productivity, they offer a rare permission slip: Pause. Adjust. Breathe.

Of course, the urge to resist is real. We might feel frustrated by the interruptions, the inconvenience, the shift in routine. But there’s something freeing about surrendering to what is rather than clinging to what should have been. Snow days remind us that control is an illusion—and that sometimes, the best thing we can do is lean into the unexpected.

Nature’s Rhythms and the Need for Rest

We tend to live at a pace that ignores nature’s rhythms, but snow days force us to slow down. There’s no rushing out the door, no frantic juggling of schedules. Just a quiet, blanketed world, moving at its own speed.

If you think about it, winter itself is a season of rest. Trees go bare, animals hibernate, the earth pauses before bursting back into life in the spring. But humans? We keep going, acting like the season is just another stretch of time to power through. Snow days remind us that rest is part of the rhythm of life, not an exception to it.

Embracing the Moment

Snow days are a disruption, yes, but they also hold a kind of magic—if we allow ourselves to see it. The quiet after a snowfall, the way everything feels softer, the slowness of the day. Whether it’s playing in the snow, curling up with a book, or just taking a moment to watch the world transform, there’s something special about being forced to be here, rather than racing to what’s next.

Conclusion

Snow days are a lesson in surrender. They remind us that we are not in charge, that nature moves at its own pace, and that rest is something to be honored, not resisted. So whether you’re spending yours with a mug of something warm or embracing the cold with childlike wonder, I hope you find a way to lean into the pause. Thanks for joining me this week in Things I Like. Until next time, remember: know yourself, love yourself, and maybe let the snow slow you down a little.