In the northern hemisphere, at a time when it seems like everything has gone dormant, this is when we get to build our foundations. All the plants are busy underground, pulling all their energy to their roots. It doesn’t look like anything is happening, but oh! So much is happening. This is when we can nurture ourselves and get really strong behind the scenes. We prepare to put plans into motion.
I can slow down. I can miss my friends who aren’t here. I can notice how slippery it feels to let go of control of handling my mother’s care. I can accept that things are changing swiftly enough. I can breathe.