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Tag Archives: winter
A poem #winter
I have not written poems for a while (see below why). Then I started following an Australian poet, Darby Hudson, and a poem wrote itself. I guess I can call it Winter.
‘Tis the self-care season
I learned this lesson a while ago. Winter is for slowing down, taking it easy, and it is for self-care. No ambitious goals or projects, no pressure, no busy schedules. In my case, self-care means DIY (nesting!), cooking, getting on … Continue reading
Goodbye, the winter of the soul. Blessed, we sing a song to spring.
Last year was hard. Many of my friends are mystics or psychonauts, both of which often come with existential crises, dark nights of the soul, depression and unemployment. As the social roles and identities fall off, the soul reawakens and … Continue reading
New practice: love the season you hate
Source: Tricycle The onset (onslaught) of the austere British autumn with its chills, wool layers and mandatory cold (or in my case sinusitis) reminded me that I am not a big fan of winter. I love spring which is filled … Continue reading
Winter is different this year. Be more cat.
Usually winters are the worst. It’s too cold, too grey, too miserable, I go stir crazy stuck inside. This winter feels different. Or more precisely I am different. I now aim to walk 10k steps every day whatever the weather. … Continue reading
Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to overcome it #happiness
Life seems so hard in February. It’s freezing outside, mostly grey and windy. You need several layers before you can leave the house. I’ve got this crazy winter flu and everyone in my family too, so it’s like Walking Dead in this … Continue reading
Surviving Blue Mondays
Last Monday was a nightmare. The weather was horrid (although probably not as bad as those of you affected by snow storm in the US and Canada). Commute went wrong – a man under train (I only later connected it … Continue reading
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