The sleeping owl feels so incredibly serene and calming! The bonfire is such a good idea ... especially as the days in Georgia are so chilled lately. Some of my winter practices are extremely simple: hot water with a lemon wedge, turning the heating pad on before I climb into bed after dinner, keeping a pair of socks in multiple places throughout the house for chilly moments. I suppose many of these little habits are basically opportunities to care for myself in ways that physically warm my body, which all supports my overall comfort. 🧡
Ohhh my goodness - to witness an owl like that, in deep sleep! What a wonder.
A number of January feast days have bonfires in their tradition...this is such a deep urge! I struggle, too, with the tension of rest and activity this time of year. On one hand, if I lean too far away from activity during the gray, cold winter months, it's easy to become melancholy. If I over-do things, though, I also lose sight of the lessons of the season. I've been trying to strike a balance by altering my sleep most of all - going to sleep much earlier...but, during daylight hours, staying active. It's such a work in progress!
The sleeping owl feels so incredibly serene and calming! The bonfire is such a good idea ... especially as the days in Georgia are so chilled lately. Some of my winter practices are extremely simple: hot water with a lemon wedge, turning the heating pad on before I climb into bed after dinner, keeping a pair of socks in multiple places throughout the house for chilly moments. I suppose many of these little habits are basically opportunities to care for myself in ways that physically warm my body, which all supports my overall comfort. 🧡
I love the intentionality and simplicity here. 💛
Ohhh my goodness - to witness an owl like that, in deep sleep! What a wonder.
A number of January feast days have bonfires in their tradition...this is such a deep urge! I struggle, too, with the tension of rest and activity this time of year. On one hand, if I lean too far away from activity during the gray, cold winter months, it's easy to become melancholy. If I over-do things, though, I also lose sight of the lessons of the season. I've been trying to strike a balance by altering my sleep most of all - going to sleep much earlier...but, during daylight hours, staying active. It's such a work in progress!
Quilting sounds so cozy! Are you an experienced quilter or is this a new creative endeavor?