During my agribusiness career, leadership at self-improvement seminars or CEOs at planning meetings would often say something along the lines of “hope is not a strategy.” ...
My regular visits have guided how I approach my home and family life, which, though not a monastery itself, can emulate the regular rhythm of prayer, work, and fraternity.
January always brings snow and ice unless you live in the most southern part of the United States. Even then, you aren’t guaranteed to escape January without some harsh weather.