letter from the cabin 03-11-2021

Hello,

I think it is normal to expect that all of my letters from the cabin are interesting, novel, and maybe even perhaps exciting. But the truth of it is, that most of the activities are mundane. At this time of year, at the cabin, there are many daily tasks that have to be carried out whether I feel like it or not. Firewood must be split and brought in, the woodstove must be kept burning, and roofs heavy with wet spring snow must be shoveled. All of these tasks require immediate attention and can not be put off because the weather is a little inclement. I wouldn’t necessarily call these tasks as exciting but would rather give a fair assessment of what my daily routine is at the cabin.

Like a monk in a monastery, I try to find a sense of peace and contentment in these daily tasks. I suppose you could even call what I do as meditative. There is a rhythm in my tasks that is almost like prayer and despite my lack of religiosity, I do feel closer to the natural world all around me.
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I do look forward to any comments you may have.
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Hilton