This past Saturday we fell back into Standard Time, essentially gaining and hour and
embracing the dark Winter ahead… “Winter is Coming” to quote the meme from
Game of Thrones. During Daylight Savings we are busy enjoying the
Summer but sometimes, we just don’t know when to slow down. . I love the return to Standard Time as the early darkness presents a natural end to the day and we can just relax and not feel obligated to keep doing something because it is still light out.
As the days get shorter and the nights get colder and darker, it would be wise
to embrace the Norwegian concept of “Kos” pronounced ‘koos” (Koselig – “kooseleg”). Some might say this word translates to cozy or coziness but it is a much bigger word than the three simple letters would imply. It is more a state of mind.
Instead of complaining about the cold, it is a lot easier to make the best of Winter.
Kos can mean, sipping a cocktail or cup tea by candlelight, wrapping yourself
in a blanket and watching TV; Meeting up with friends to a long walk on a cool
day or dinner in a cozy restaurant. Kos is giving you a “cozy time-out”.
There is nothing positive about being negative about Winter. Work to live
a koselig life. Light candles, host a dinner party, and don’t be afraid to brave the cold, get outside and look to clear winter skies and stars above.
Winter is coming but so is “kos” time and that can be a wonderful thing.
President Rita