When the autumn leaves fall, don’t be sad this winter

When the ground freezes over with snow, don’t be sucked into the darkness this winter

When it rains without a break and sunshine seems a distant memory, don’t lie back in defeat this winter

Know instead that every season comes with its own breathtaking lesson

Embrace the pain, the silence and the gloom

Because when it warms again- when the light arrives-sparkling with spring and life

You’ll know you’ve earned every bit of the summer-my warrior