Life lessons from snowflakes

After a little snowstorm yesterday I began to think of what snowflakes had to offer other than nice scenery and treacherous road conditions. From the way they fall, to the way they look, snowflakes can be a great analogy for life and living it. Here are some life lessons these little white ice crystals have to offer.

Be unique

Every snowflake has it’s own shape and look. So should you! Accept yourself and be yourself. Everyone is different and should remain that way.

Work with others

One flake doesn’t fall during a storm, millions do. As they build up and stick together, they accomplish a lot. Billions of the can become inches, maybe even feet tall and blanket miles upon miles. If you want to achieve success and change your life, you will need help from others eventually.

You can be small but powerful

Snowflakes are very small but very powerful. They’re extremely delicate but can shut down whole cities and states. You may be “weak” physically but mentally you can be strong.

Take your time

Unless wind is pushing them, snowflakes usually take their time to get to their destination. Don’t rush through life, it’s the journey that’s important, not the destination.

Divert away from your planned route

Most snowflakes are supposed to land on the ground and may be headed that way when they’re falling. But sometimes they land in trees, lakes, or the street. They go with the flow and are very flexible. It’s great if you have planned out your time and life, but events are going to throw those off course. So be flexible and let certain events take you for a ride.

Bring happiness and enjoyment to others

At times snow can be extremely dangerous, but think about how many times snow has made people happy and joyful. Kids get off from school and spend time sleigh riding, while skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes. Just the sight of a fresh blanket of snow makes people feel good. You should do the same, make people happy to see and talk to you. Don’t be miserable because you’ll bring those around you down.

Life is short

Snowflakes don’t last that long. Frequently they melt the instant they hit the ground, but they’ve had a interesting journey. Cherish your life and every minute you have.

Photo by ViaMoi and joka2000

Body & Soul | February 13th, 2008 | Published by Andrew Galasetti

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7 Responses to “Life lessons from snowflakes”

BeingParents says:
February 13th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Great article. Life is really not that bad consider what other have to go through.
Andrew says:
February 14th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Glad you like it. Some one always has it worse.

-Andrew
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August 24th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
This sums op some parts of life very Lovely.

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August 24th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Glad you enjoyed this article. Please link to Lyved any time!

-Andrew