Welcome to winter, the season of going within. With the darkness outside we need more sleep as our natural body rhythms slow down. Taking the time to sleep more than usual will help you during this slower season. You may also wish to look inside and see what deeper parts of you need attention, healing or clearing. Our inner wisdom and intuition may be strong now. Listen to your spirit and respond accordingly. Take time to connect with these parts of yourselves and to give the attention you may need to these “inner” projects. As there is less activity “outside” this may be your best chance to work on these deeper parts of yourself for a while.
We are more than half done with our Minnesota winter, so the light is starting to come back, waking us a bit earlier in the morning. There is still plenty of time to take care of our bodies and nurture our spirits before the summer comes at us with its hurried, busy pace.
Here are some self-care ideas for the season:
1) Take hot baths (with a pound of sea salt and lb. of baking soda for clearing toxins)
2) Read a book you’ve been wanting to get to
3) Take up a creative project like knitting, painting or candle-making
4) Do some writing
5) Listen to music you love – maybe break out singing!
6) Sit in quiet meditation
7) Hang out with people you enjoy
8) Go on a retreat or vacation
9) Eat nurturing, healthy foods
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