No. 101
Keep both gloves together today.
Minor cold marks the start of the coldest stretch of the year. Small warm things count for a lot.
one glove waits by the door, the other one is on its way
In the old Japanese calendar, today is Shokan, minor cold. It is known as the entry into the cold season, and the weeks from here until early February are traditionally the coldest of the year.
This is also the time of year when gloves quietly split up. One goes missing on a bus or under a sofa, and the other stays in your pocket as if nothing happened. Before you head out, check that both are where they should be.
Nothing big is asked of you today. Wrap your hands around something warm, keep the pair together, and let that be enough.
Try this today
- Put your gloves side by side by the door
- Hold a warm drink with both hands for a minute
- Check your coat pockets before you leave
