When You Are Feeling Quiet and Numb





The Lesson of Nature: Embracing Mid-Winter

Every year, nature quietly teaches us a moral lesson about how to handle challenging moments in our lives. This lesson unfolds as the seasons change, particularly during mid-winter in the northern hemisphere.

Today’s movie

VIDEO URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmtZ_gBMyrc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmtZ_gBMyrc

Listening Quiz

Let’s test your understanding of the lesson from nature.

Q1: What does the speaker mention about the minds of individuals?

Q2: How does the speaker describe the landscape in late November?

Q3: What is the significance of the fallow period according to the speaker?

Q4: What message does nature convey through the cycle of seasons?

Q5: What does the speaker suggest people should do during mid-winters?

Vocabulary

Let’s explore some key vocabulary from the lesson.

Dispiriting
Causing a loss of enthusiasm or hope.
The constant criticism from her supervisor had a dispiriting effect on her.

Resigned
Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot change.
She was resigned to the fact that the project would not be completed on time.

Ebullience
The quality of being cheerful and full of energy.
His ebullience was contagious, lifting the spirits of everyone around him.

Repose
A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.
After a long day at work, she sought some quiet repose in her garden.

Serenity
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
The view of the sunset over the ocean filled her with a sense of serenity.


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