Life With or Without Light

In my part of the world, it has been nearly two weeks since we have seen the sun shine. Call it our very own winter desert.

I hadn't given this sun-drought period much thought until this morning. No matter what radio station, TV station or newspaper I picked up, all were reporting on the sun being a no-show -- again.

Rather than focusing on the negative effect this is having, it has caused me to pause and reflect: How easy it has been to forget how long we have seen the sun. Have we actually taken the sun for granted? What will most of us do the next time the sun breaks loose from the clouds and brightens our day? Like the sun, what else in my life have I taken for granted? And why am I waiting until the circumstances are just right (e.g., the sun is shining) to enjoy the outdoors or the company of a loved one?

Carpe Diem.