Building Windmills

Wind happens when cool air meets warm air such as morning sun-warmed stuff confronting nighttime cold. If this is at a topographical spot like a canyon, it funnels the wind into the valley. Our street is in a direct line from Hobble Creek Canyon and indirect line from Spanish Fork Canyon. Hence, we get wind at the transitional times of the day.

Think of this metaphor: when opposites collide, it creates something, like wind. It can be used for good, like in those giant windmills that generate electricity, etc.; but usually just messes things up. For example, in marriage, two people come together. Although the relationship is generally benign, they may occasionally disagree. It creates "wind." One hears of slammed doors, stressed blood pressures and similar responses. This powerful energy force can wreck havoc in the home. It disturbs everything and everyone in it. But, it can be channeled. Suppose one were to recognize and identify the common "times of day" when opposing opinions are likely to collide. Like placing a windmill in the natural topographical spot, a couple can predict and prepare to use the energy for good. I know, for example, that each evening, my husband will come home with his arms full of school stuff and need a place to dump it. He wants to read the mail. In spite of years of negotiations, he will likely dump onto the kitchen counter and gather the mail there, too. Conflict arises since I prefer to keep the counters clutter-free and sterile. He knows this, and even respects my feelings. But he can't seem to change the "climatic" pattern that controls this behavior: WIND! So, we have come to this. I take the "energies" that arise from watching the daily observance of his choice to dump on the counter, and leave the room. I do something elsewhere. He enjoys his mail, prepares his own light supper, while sorting through everything. He'll redistribute it to his desk, to the trash, etc. Then he cleans the counter. We acknowledge the conflict, can't make it go away, or please both parties. so we choose to use the "energy" in a positive way.

Here's hoping you, too, can build windmills.