A few weeks ago we had a huge snowstorm. It was so big that there were days where the snow would freeze into ice, making it nearly impossible to back a car out of a driveway. Other days the snow was soft enough to make snowmen and have snowball fights.
One thing that I noticed during this time, was the different perspectives people had on the snow. Most children enjoyed every second while many adults or teenagers look at it as more of a pain.
When the snow first came, schools were delayed(except for homeschoolers), stores were empty and everyone had car trouble. Gradually, it left: and now it may seem like we missed out on some of the fun.
Something a little sad has happened to me recently. As a child, I loved going to the circus. Seeing the people in costumes walking around, getting on the terrifying roller coasters and eating junk food was fun. Now it seems more of a pain than fun. I would almost rather not go back, just because I don’t want to freak out every single time my four year old sister decides to play hide-and-seek in the crowd, or I accidentally agree to walk into a house of migraine making mirrors. My opinion on the circus was fun when I was younger, but it has now changed to complete stress.
When you think about it, life can be the exact same way. As children, we take it easy living every day stress-free and enjoying life as it comes. But soon enough, we grow up. And it’s no longer about snowmen. It’s about getting through the circus or backing the car out of the driveway hoping it will all end soon enough.
As high schoolers, let’s not miss out on the joys in life. Even if it comes in forms of clowns and snowstorms. Let’s enjoy the cold. Let’s enjoy the days off. And let’s have fun. Let’s live stress-free in this beautiful winter wonderland called life that God has given us. Because like the snow, it will quickly melt away.