Gift of Winter | by Madisyn Taylor In fall, the earth begins the process of releasing all the things she has been holding onto throughout spring and summer, and by midwinter she has let everything go. She sits clean and undecorated in her simplicity, free of the frenzy of life that defines her in the warmer seasons. There is a quiet humility about the earth in the winter months, as animals and people retreat inside to escape the wet and sometimes freezing cold that takes hold. Inside our homes we create abundance and warmth in response to being effectively kicked indoors by the dark and cold that permeate the outdoors. We burn fires in fireplaces and make heavy, hot foods to keep our bodies warm and insulated. We may find ourselves sleeping longer hours and yearning for downtime, just like the animals deep inside their caves and warrens taking a winter-long nap. Even if we live in a warmer climate, the longer nights and shorter days have the same effect on our cycles. If we surrender to this time as nature intended, we allow ourselves to slow down, sleep more, and lower the volumes on our busy minds. At the same time, we crave company in our dwellings, and the insulated warmth of the hearth tends to bring people together, creating more warmth and fostering connections that last through the coming year. We laugh, eat, and talk, sleep, or catch up on reading, while outside our windows the earth grows dark earlier and stays cold longer, accepting as always of the process of change and her place within it. We might remember to learn from her as she so gracefully surrenders to the emptiness that precedes all form, the peace that precedes activity, the darkness that precedes the light. For everything she gives and teaches, we might offer a blessing, extending a goodly portion of the gratitude of this season her way, holding her in our hearts and thanking her for our very lives. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sahara Rose Are you seeking to eat more in alignment with your body's natural needs, but not sure what they are? Are you curious about learning self-care practices like oil-pulling and tongue scraping but don't know where to start? Have you been seeking mind-body balance but aren't sure about the exact steps needed to get there? This course simplifies and modernizes the ancient healing system of Ayurveda so you can benefit from its timeless wisdom. Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga, based on mind-body balance and eating the right foods for your unique physiology, environment, digestive system and even personality type. In this course, mind-body transformation expert Sahara Rose makes Ayurveda easy to follow and understand, and shows you exactly how you can integrate Ayurvedic nutrition and self-care practices seamlessly into your lifestyle. You will become empowered as your own healer, knowing exactly what your body needs to feel it's best. Whether you're a die-hard yogi or new to the health world, you will easily be able to apply this tried-and-trued method that guides you step-by-step into mind-body balance. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 2. From Codependent to Independent 3. 21 Day Yoga Shred For Men 4. Fit and Fierce Over 40 5. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout 6. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 7. The Best Year of Your Life 8. Overcoming Body Stiffness 9. The Food Relationship Reset 10. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose
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