A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. Proverbs 17:22
Today is February 2nd, also known as Ground Hog Day in America. You know the drill- if the ground hog sees his shadow, it is six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, there are to be only four more weeks of winter.
The fact that we even have this tradition speaks to how much we want winter to be gone! Such little fun traditions are fine by me. They act as a bit of diversion from troubling current events, and they preserve some old traditions passed down by our Dutch and German ancestors.
Of course, there was also a very popular movie made about Ground Hog Day starring Bill Murray. The movie has become a bit of a cultural icon, and is now in common parlance representing seemingly endless events recurring without let up.
Finally, I recall a friend of mine years ago who invited people over to his house for a sausage and egg breakfast as a way of celebrating and getting friends together. Yes, you got it, sausage for breakfast on “ground hog” day.
A little levity and a nod to traditions is also fine with me. We can use it!
Prayer: Thank you, Lord for a chance at fun and levity! Amen
Reflections of a Counselor 