Daphne

The wintersweet flowers, which were already in bloom on February 26th last year, are still in buds this year, enduring the cold wind.

It is said that flowers remain the same year after year, but living things are constantly changing, and nothing remains unchanged.

It's the same with humans: if you were to look at yourself in a giant mirror that reflects your life, how would you look today?

いまひとたびのみゆきまたなむ

(拾遺集　雑秋1128 藤原忠平)

;百人一首26番 「貞信公」

This Winter is ・・

This winter was harsh.

Outside, the first cold wave of my life has hit, with snow falling, and inside, my entire body is cold due to the coldness of my internal organs, which causes my mental health to decline.

It was a harsh winter and I understood what my predecessors had said about how tough it is once you're over 70.

However, the day after tomorrow will be March, and the spring of hope will arrive. We are programmed to do our best until the day we return to our hometowns.

I'm going to live with light and positive vibrations.q(^-^q)⤴😊😄🤗

The Return of Cold

Temperatures will rise to April levels over the weekend before dropping back down to winter levels below 10 degrees.

Spring is taking so long to come this year.

This is because the body's ability to adapt to the environment decreases with age.

It is becoming harder to survive the winter every year.

Come spring! Come quickly!

I can't wait for the warm spring.

Last year...

Last year on February 16th, plum blossoms, daffodils, and Kawazu cherry blossoms were all in bloom, but this year the snowfall and cold have been extraordinary, making it difficult to go outside.

It may be due to changes in my physical condition as I age, but I also feel a strong chill in my body.

Feelings are powerful. I want to let the spring breeze blow through my heart. I want to feel the spring flowers.

Wow, it's snowing again!

When I woke up, it was all white. I could hear the snow squeaking when I walked. It was about 20cm thick.

The roads are frozen, I can't go anywhere today.

There are days like this.

The key to enjoying life is having the mental and physical strength to enjoy the unexpected.

I'm going to enjoy here today too.