Look towards nature: Trees have to withstand frigid temperatures, fierce winds and branches that are weighed down by snow during the long harsh winter months. It can seem like a long time, and like the cold and heaviness may never leave, yet spring will always come and with it the burdens of the cold will melt from its branches.

Your Weekly Bite Sized Pleasure Tip:

This too will pass.

No matter what you may be going through, no matter how heavy, weighed down and discouraged you feel right now, know that this too will pass and you will get through it to see times of peace, comfort and warmth once again.

Also remember, “this too will pass” in times of joy, bliss and pleasure. Keep this mantra close to your heart so that you can fully drink in the experience and have gratitude for these gentler times.