Thank you…I enjoyed reading everything and the meditation was just perfect…like a chef’s kiss :) — What you wrote about has added another layer of validation for me. Winters are cold and long and I have always dreaded them, until last August and Sophie my acupuncturist said to be “winter is a time of rest and reflection. A time to restore for the upcoming spring. Let your body and mind rest if you can. It is ok to rest, it isn’t being lazy, it is living ancient wisdom.” — an here I am on Substack, writing, reading, connecting and allowing myself to enjoy the time and not look for ways to busy myself. Again, thank you…and I will be watching for the white tail deer :) Kimberly >/<
Really enjoyed this, even if I’m late in commenting. There’s something powerful about honoring winter’s rest and using the Cold Moon to sort through what served (and what didn’t) this year. The simplicity of release + reflection here feels grounding and honest, and that guided meditation is a beautiful touch. Thanks for the reminder to close the year with clarity.
Thank you…I enjoyed reading everything and the meditation was just perfect…like a chef’s kiss :) — What you wrote about has added another layer of validation for me. Winters are cold and long and I have always dreaded them, until last August and Sophie my acupuncturist said to be “winter is a time of rest and reflection. A time to restore for the upcoming spring. Let your body and mind rest if you can. It is ok to rest, it isn’t being lazy, it is living ancient wisdom.” — an here I am on Substack, writing, reading, connecting and allowing myself to enjoy the time and not look for ways to busy myself. Again, thank you…and I will be watching for the white tail deer :) Kimberly >/<
Oh, your comment makes me so happy! We are not machines! Sending you lots of reflective winter energy. 💚 - Emily
Really enjoyed this, even if I’m late in commenting. There’s something powerful about honoring winter’s rest and using the Cold Moon to sort through what served (and what didn’t) this year. The simplicity of release + reflection here feels grounding and honest, and that guided meditation is a beautiful touch. Thanks for the reminder to close the year with clarity.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you leave in 2025 what hasn’t served you and have an abundance of what does in 2026!