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Hibernate with us
Slow down to seasonal life
Find your Middle Ground
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I have noticed that a lot of people are in a bit of a funk right now. Perhaps you are also lacking some energy, motivation or direction …
Remember that we are connected to Nature and its seasons.
There is nothing wrong.
This is a time for nourishing and replenishing before the seeds of Spring start to sprout and inspire us to new growth.
So embrace this time by taking time for yourself and allowing yourself to simply be.
Step back and listen to your deeper wisdom in preparation for new growth that will surely come.
Namaste
Lovely truth Val. What is called “funk” by some is an essential place for others…as a part of that quiet preparation. Thank you for naming it and giving voice to what is a challenging period for many. I used to be one of them. Embracing the natural rhythms in Nature brought me home to myself. 💕
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Beautifully said Carrie. “Funk” has a negative judgment attached to it. When we reframe and accept it, we can transform this time and ourselves. 💕
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Thanks for the reminder, Val. ❤
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Take it easy Jill 💛
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I’ll tell you Val. Even when I make sure to get 8 hours sleep, I don’t want to get out of bed when the alarm goes off – I want to hibernate! ❤
Diana xo
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It isn’t easy when we are tuned into the seasons … especially winter in the north. I hope you have some nourishing down time at the weekends Diana. 💛
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excellent piece today, thanks. seeds are already growing and nourishing us daily – remember the old adage about the Bamboo tree and how it lives so long in “hibernating” and then 4 or 5 years later BAM, you’ve got a shoot and then a tree. I loved the picture today, and true it’s hard to get out of a nice warm soft bed, BUT – there’s too much life going on- and if I had stayed in bed, I wouldn’t of been up early to catch all this great inspiration for my day. so get up my little sleepy heads and fill your life with inspiration and smiles and laughter- and you’ll warm up and so will those around you! (just wait till I get some tea in me- look out world!!) have a great happy moment filled day you guys and thanks for the reminder to just be, and that nothing’s wrong! you are SOOOOO RIGHT!! mikey
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Thank you for your amazing energy Mikey!! The juices are already rising 💛
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Beautiful reminder!! I’m one of those that tends to forget that I need a dormant season in order to prepare for the future!
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Thank you Kate! There is so much that goes on in our inner world. In a couple of weeks, I know that I will start to feel the impending sprouting and breaking through 🌱
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Oh I love this Val, beautifully said and those little hamsters… so cuuute! xx
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Adorable!! Makes me want to snuggle up too! Thanks Julie 💛
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Hibernation…we don’t respect the need for down time. Well said, Val. 💖
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Now that the shoveling is in the past, I hope you make the most of your downtime Van 💛
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This really speaks to me! Thanks for sharing these words of wisdom!
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Thank you! Snuggle in Janet. Its all good 💛
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Beautiful image and wise words. 🙂
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Thank you Silvia!
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I wish I could listen. Unfortunately, this is a time where slowing down is not an option (work) but hibernating sounds sooooo nice 🙂
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Life’s responsibilities do get in the way sometimes. I hope you have down time at weekends to keep you in balance Dan 💛
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Hi Val, you’re so right about the seasons. Seeing the lovely spring flowers in bloom here in Ireland and loads of green shoots is like an injection of hope and energy.
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It must take so much energy to burst throw the ground and reach for the sun. No wonder it makes us all feel good 😀
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Beautiful Val! Moving with each season is exactly how we grow. 🙂
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While you are being sultry I’m in pajamas and bed socks 😉
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Sounds snug and warm! Enjoy 🙂
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No funk this season thankfully, but I do love hunkering down by the wood stove with a cup of tea! 🙂
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This the season for hunkering down and snuggling in 💛
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🙂 yep, love it!
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No funk here, Val . . . in fact, today was a beach day! 😎
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What a great way to regenerate and nourish! 🌞
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So nice to have a bit of a rest!
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Enjoy this time Mary. It is precious 💛
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Hibernating ~ my favorite thing about winter. Thanks for reassuring me that it’s okay to indulge, Val.
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Nurturing is never an indulgence. Eating chocolates however ….
Thanks Carol for sharing your favorite things about winter. Its mine too!
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Mmm . . . chocolate!
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The gentle wisdom you share here, Val, is invaluable. Thank you so much for this lovely reminder.
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Thank you for your kind words Jet. It mean a lot. 💛
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Oh, I would LOVE to hibernate right now, Val…just be and take some time for myself. Such wise advice. Maybe a two-hour hibernation this weekend 🙂
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Mini hibernations are great too! Vitamin D is a bonus 🐥
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I think I’ll do the bonus too 🙂
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Winter is indeed a time for hibernation and thought.
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Thank you Fiona for your reflection 😊
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This explains a lot!
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You are not alone Sunny. Sending you a warming ((Hug)). xo
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