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Are you complaining about shorter days?

As we approach the winter solstice the darkest day of the year, all I hear from patients, friends, and family, is a collective, “I hate how the days are getting shorter and shorter. If you’re one of these “complainers,” please read on.
I’m not a “complainer” because I love astronomy—shorter days gives me more time to view the stars.
Think about it, life doesn’t dictate our mood, how we react and interpret life’s circumstances does.
Bottom line: NEVER let yourself feel victimized by your circumstances, work to change your perspective and even a dark, nighttime sky can become a blessing.
Here’s an image of the Orion Nebula I shot last week…

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