winter survival guide

The Art of Wintering: Finding Treasure in the Depths

So, here we are again. Winter's back, with its familiar pull to slow down, retreat, and go inward. I used to hate this time of year, but now I've learned that winter isn't something to endure – it's something to embrace; an art to be practiced. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Winter is the season of ultimate yin – cold, dark, hidden, internal. And for many, it can be a difficult time. The cold, the dark, the winding down of [...]

2025-12-16T22:58:10+00:004 December 2025|Categories: Emotional health, Self Care, Winter|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on The Art of Wintering: Finding Treasure in the Depths

A Winter Survival Guide

Winter can be a really tricky time.  The cold and dark means that we tend to live a more internal life.  For some this can cause fear, isolation and sadness. Energy levels naturally dip and if life is expected to continue with the same level of drive and exertion, problems can arise. Sometimes, it's the busy-ness of life that stops us sitting with ourselves, knowing ourselves, and being OK with ourselves.  If we're not happy with ourselves, then this [...]

2025-08-19T23:09:13+00:0018 December 2019|Categories: Seasons, Winter|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on A Winter Survival Guide