With my contribution to a candlemaking book I was asked to submit a brief biography of myself. One of the things I said was “my favorite state of being is ‘cozy.'” OK, it sounds kind of corny and they deleted that phrase at publication, but there is nothing more true about me. Cozy is something I aspire to nearly every day.
I suppose what constitutes cozy is different for everyone. Autumn and winter are my favorite seasons simply for the cozy factor. What feels more snug than a heavy turtleneck sweater? Comforting foods like beef stew, freshly baked bread and homemade cookies make a cold winter day welcome.
Shadows cast by a flickering candle. A walk through the orchard followed by a warm, toasty apple turnover. Flannel sheets. Snuggling up with your sweetie and watching a really good movie. Crispy leaves blowing across a country road. A steaming cup of hot chocolate.
The world moves way too fast for me. Lots of us are expected to put in way too many hours as unfulfilling jobs and technology urges us to remain in constant contact at all times at the speed of light. Calendars are double booked. Food is cooked with microwaves instead of fire, e-mail takes the place of a personally crafted hand-written note. The pace and substance of our society are big inspirations to get cozy and remember what’s really important.
How will you get cozy? Curl up in a comfy chair with a good book? Wear your fuzzy slippers? Maybe take a nap in the middle of the day?
However you choose, I hope your weekend is a cozy one.
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Um, didn’t get how the video related to cozy. Did I miss something?
New platform ~ I don’t get it either, but I don’t see it today. The video was an advertisement of some kind. I’m looking into it. Took the cozy factor right out of that post, don’t you think?
Alas, WordPress has to make money somehow. I’m looking for a way around it, but until then you’ll have to just ignore the ads ~ or click on them if they’re relevant to you!