The SNOWFLAKE is a thing of beauty.  No two are alike.  Each snowflake has it’s own design and uniqueness.  Snow refers to various forms or ice crystals that precipitate from the atmosphere and undergo changes on the earth’s surface. Snowflakes form at 32 degrees.  Snowflakes fall at an average speed of 3.1 miles per hour. The typical snowflake has 180 billion water molecules in it.  All snowflakes have six sides.

Apart from these facts, can we learn from the snowflake(s)?   Of course.

Let us consider the individual snow flake.  Each one is different, as we are.  We come into this world with different faces, bodies, abilities, and gifts.  In the early years we develop skillsets, likes and dislikes.  Our environment conditions us to form personal opinions and thoughts. Some of us love new experiences, while others of us would rather stay on the same track forever, doing the same thing over and over with little effort to improving our lives.  We can set  specific goals for ourselves and move forward to a more fulfilling life,  Or we can hover in the same place with the same issues, day after day, plodding along that same familiar and safe path.  In doing so we  can easily miss that new perspective, new experience, or new opportunity just around the corner.

Collectively, snowflakes can create yet another beautiful landscape for us to enjoy.  Everything looks white, fresh and clean.  Together snowflakes can provide great fun.  From snowball fights to building a snowman with friends/family, we make memories and experience togetherness.  We may enjoy sledding, skiing, snowboarding, or tubing.  But a lot of snow sometimes creates havoc on our roads.  Accidents happen, people fall, pipes freeze and quickly that once peaceful snow scene has led to difficulties, danger, and sometimes death.

The opportunity is here to make a difference.  As individuals we can identify our skills and gifts then utilize them to make a difference in this world.  There’s always someone out there who could benefit from hearing our words, our experiences, and our extension of love.   We can accomplish much when we join in with others who share similar perspectives and passions to fight for change, to advocate for others who can’t speak for themselves, and to engage in something positive for our community, our country and our climate.

Get out there and do something while you are able!  Like the snow, it doesn’t last forever!

Sharron

Just for fun, check out www.snowcrystals.com

FYI: In 2016 the word “snowflake” has taken on a different meaning.  It’s sometimes used as a slang insult used to characterize the young adults of the 2010s as being more prone to taking offense and being less resilient than previous generations.  The focus of this blog is strickly the snowflake that falls from the sky when the temp drops below 32 degrees!