Your Holiday Social Calendar is Going Against Nature’s Intention This Season
If you ever find yourself questioning what to do in life right now I suggest you turn to Nature for some guidance. We have evolved for thousands of years alongside Nature, so just because we now live modernized lifestyles with cars, homes, and grocery stores doesn’t mean we aren’t STILL interconnected with Her.
As we move into the winter months if you pay attention to Nature you will notice a theme of “slowing down” and “turning inward”. Nature is giving you the permission slip to move slower in life at this time, however that may look like and feel to you!
Some ways Nature exhibits this…
Many animals hibernate and stay cozy in their winter hideouts. They have been actively hunting and foraging all summer long in preparation for this period of rest and retreat (before birthing in spring!!)
Plants know winter is coming and to survive they must enter “dormancy”. This is similar to hibernation for animals, yet plants don’t get up and hide out in a cave all winter! Instead, they shed their leaves and reduce their metabolic activity therefore, no growth occurs and they are able to live off of energy reserves that they too have built up in preparation. Many plants appear dead or sickly, but it’s beautiful to see the amazing new growth that emerges after this season!!
The moon is the dominant energy as the days become shorter and the moon is out for longer (I see it clearly in the sky at 7 am here)! Moon energy aligns with divine feminine qualities such as, grounded, intuitive, creative, reflective, receptive, empathetic, compassionate, surrendered to the flow of life. Within all humans, no matter your gender lives divine feminine energy that is necessary to get in touch with if you want to live an aligned life - a life in harmony with yourself and the world around you!
These examples are a reminder of what we need to prioritize in this season of life. I was reflecting on what Nature does this time of year and what our society does. I know how hectic and busy the holiday season can be, which is the opposite of what Nature is telling us to do!
After realizing this I felt called to support you in cultivating time and space for silence, reflection, and peace in the month of December.
I am putting together “25 Days of Presence”, a Facebook group where I will release a new mindfulness practice each day for 25 days! The intention with these practices is to be short 1-10 minutes and include some of your daily tasks like laying in bed and eating! I want everyone no matter your holiday schedule to be able to receive the gift of present moment awareness. It has truly changed my life and I know it can open new doors for you too!
If you are interested in joining this group I am asking for a $25 donation. When you give something of value in exchange for receiving value it helps you stay accountable to practice and is in alignment with the laws of the universe ;) You can let me know if you're interested by filling out this form or sending me an email (lizzieshuttcoaching@gmail.com).
Sending You Blessings of Peace & Harmony,
Lizzie Shutt
@lizzie_shutt