Apricity

Apricity: n. The warmth of the sun in the winter

I was reminded of the joy of learning a new word today by my dear Shreya. The word also started a train of thought that I'm unable to shake many hours after. It splintered off into unrelated territories, much like these trains usually do. The gist of it: why is warmth always sought? Why can we not be uncomfortable for a while? If you are plunged into darkness, do you need to immediately seek light? It would be interesting to explore it, try to scare oneself, get the heart racing. One could then dive into their own darkness and seek enlightenment by introspection. 

It is wonderful to feel warmth in winter. But only because the misery of the cold is well remembered in one's bones. I wish you apricity today and in life.