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Seasonal Writing
Essays and reflections for living in relationship with the natural world.
A growing collection of writing on the Five Elements, folklore, mythology, astrology, and the changing seasons, tracing conversations between nature, psyche, culture, and the ways we live.
Winter Solstice
What fear requires most is the conditions that allow the nervous system to remember its safety. The three dark months of winter are a gift of retreat and repose because a healthy relationship with fear does exist. Here we remember that we can trust the river. That we will find the sea.
Exploring the Watery Depths
The Water Element symbolizes both calm and abysmal depths, guiding us inward during Winter's introspective cycle. Through metaphors like Alice's fall down the rabbit hole, we learn to embrace the uncertainty of self-discovery and find clarity in the depths of our own being.
Finding True Stillness
Within the Yin energy of Winter lies access to profound stillness and openness. Like a lake reflecting the clouds, this season invites us to embrace quiet and clarity, creating the space for new potentials that will emerge in Spring.
Embracing the Water Element
Winter’s wisdom in the Water Element invites us to live without boundaries, embracing the unknown and travelling light. This season teaches us to let go of the past and open to new possibilities with the freedom of a wanderer, discovering growth in discomfort and adapting to what lies ahead