Svetlana S. (SEI) about Getting Up, Weather, and Nature

My morning mood varies. If it’s winter, the sun is shining, the sky is clear, and it’s frosty — then my mood is instantly good. I feel ready for action, I can get things done, make decisions. If I walk the dog in that kind of weather, I get so much enjoyment from it.

When I walk, I look at the sky, the trees, the snow. Especially in winter: the snow crunches underfoot, frost clings to the trees, and I think, “My God, this is eternity, this is everything, this is happiness — it’s simply amazing. And how much do people really need in life to be happy?”