Longer nights. Shorter days. As we move into the hustle and bustle of November and December the natural world slows, and turns inward. Modern humans have a tendency to forget the parts of winter that don’t work with our schedules. Celebrating and feasting – YES, slowing down, reflecting and sleeping not so much…
This winter season I invite you to hit pause now and again. Take some time for self care and self reflection. Allow yourself a few quiet evenings at home with loved ones without any expectations. This will provide you with nourishment in body and soul.
Traditionally winter is the time of hibernation – bears literally do this! But we humans are renewed by more time at home, snuggling with our beloved humans or animal friends and noshing on yummy warming, nourishing foods. Light craft work, reading that book you’ve been meaning to get to, or quiet walks in nature are all winter activities that ground us into this reflective time of year. The care you provide yourself during the winter months will be the energy to fuel your fire when the earth re-awakens in the spring.
You belong to this earth and are part of the sacred seasonal cycle. Remember to honor your connection to the earth by noticing the seasonal changes inherent in winter. Notice how you feel when watching a tree drop its leaves, or how the plants around you have changed.
The earth is different and so are you.
Herbs can support us as the inevitable colds, flus and viruses appear at work, school, the grocery store and at our holiday gatherings. Join me on Nov 23rd Herbal Traditions for Winter Wellness. I’ll share traditions, herbal preparations and key lifestyle strategies to navigate the winter season.
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By Cindy Saylor. Cindy’s practice is Everyday Plant Magic. She is an herbalist, nutritionist, community educator, poet and devoted to sharing the teachings of the plants and the earth that have been shared with her.