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Winter Solstice Seasonal Practice
I find that Winter for me feels like a season of being pulled in two very opposite directions.
In one direction, nature is signalling to us to rest - the shorter days, the longer dark nights. The invitation to hibernate is here.
And yet in another way I feel the rush of pressure and activation (and overstimulation) of the 'holiday' season, with flashing lights all around, adverts turned up to max volume, and social pressures rising.
Leading on from our last newsletter, where we explored Audre Lorde's concept about how self care is political, I want to offer another self-care based practice. We are going to be better able to respond, as well as rest, if we can feel resourced through this (potentially intense) period.
I have created a recording for a very short mindfulness practice around 'Resourcing' - finding an internal, body-based resource to ground ourselves in the moment. This practice can be an invitation to invite small amounts of down regulation and settling, that will hopefully support us in small ways through this season.
If you want to connect with a group of us to mark Winter Solstice on Saturday 21st, you can do so by joining the Community Membership in Substack. It's been lovely to have a base there for our Events and Practices and it's Pay what you can (including free spaces), so it is financially accessible to all.
I will be sharing my own reflections on Winter Solstice on the podcast soon, as well as the prompts for you to use in whatever way feels supportive.
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