Winter | by Madisyn Taylor In times past, the bare-limbed trees, long nights, and biting chill of winter signified to all that the time had come to slow down. Humanity emulated the animals, retreating into cozy dwellings where they sustained themselves on foods harvested late in autumn and passed the time in peaceful reflection. Today, most people proceed ruddy-cheeked through winter's frosts, ignoring the profound effects cold weather has on their bodies and their minds. Yet the beauty and significance of wintertime cannot be so easily overlooked. As the temperature plummets, leaving the air crisp and the landscape bare, we tend to crave warmth and relish rich foods. The presence of loved ones seems more comforting when blustery winds rattle window panes and we feel compelled to conserve our energy by engaging in only the most soothing of activities. Though your daily schedule may remain more or less the same no matter what time of year it is, you will find in winter many opportunities to honor the way in which you are impacted by this most magical of seasons. At first glance, the world may seem desolate during the coldest months. Yet there are many unique and stimulating sensory experiences to be had--in the intricate beauty of individual snowflakes, the patterns of frost that form on your windows, the tang of smoke from wood-fueled fireplaces, the crunch of freshly fallen snow under your feet, and the briskness of the air. Do not be afraid to venture joyfully out into the cold and the snow as you may have when you were a child. A tingling and reddened nose is a small price to pay for a clear mind and invigorated soul. If your body articulates a desire to rest, give yourself permission to spend your free time reading, writing in your journal, daydreaming, engaging in artistic pursuits, playing board games, working a puzzle or meditating. Many plants, like the tulip and the apple tree, would not blossom in the springtime were it not for the period of dormancy that is the gift of winter's chill. Their example can inspire us to use this season of slumber to cleanse ourselves of spiritual and emotional detritus like flora shedding lifeless foliage so that we, too, may emerge from under the frost refreshed and renewed when spring arrives. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Leah Sugerman In our busy, stressful world, we all need a little more time for ourselves, a little more time to soften and absorb, relax and release, and simply to let go and become present. We all need restoration in our lives. Whether we're physically burned out from overworking our bodies, mentally exhausted from raising three kids, emotionally drained from losing a loved one, or just constantly stressed and tired, renewal and restoration is an essential chapter in all of our lives. Sometimes, we simply need to take the time to unwind, relax and gift ourselves restoration to be able to replenish our own spirits. Whether you've recently experienced trauma or you're simply feeling stressed and tired, gifting yourself restoration will truly help you to rebalance your life and move forward with less effort and more ease. Cleansing your mind and your body, this course will help to alleviate tension and strain physically, while simultaneously encouraging mental growth, clarity and peace. All it takes is 30-45 minutes every four days to promote expansion within the muscles of your body and restoration within your stressed or tired mind. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. HIIT Yoga Fusion 2. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. 21 Day Booty Core 5. Make Yourself a Money Magnet 6. A Year of Angel Affirmations 7. Connecting with the Archangels 8. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 9. 14 Day Spinal Reset 10. Find True Love in 27 Days
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