Winter Stirrings
The season’s have always affected me. The changes are most noticeable in Winter when the sun sets early and the moon rises to greet us through the evening. I feel Mother Moon’s warm rays on my face when I walk out from work every night. Her peace and assured beauty ease my spirit. As Winter begins to take shape I find myself wanting to crawl in bed or lounge by the fireplace with a book. I want to wrap myself in a blanket. I start covering my head with hats. Wrapping my neck with fabrics and scarves. To me, in a sense, this is a ritual of protection. Keeping my being warm, my chakras protected, and my mind comforted with pleasant things. I find myself falling in love with this comfort. My struggle is to break away from this wonderful comfort and face change. And then the guilt sets in. I start to feel as if I need to broaden my steps and practice with others. In my heart I am happy…but my mind is busy reaching for expansion. Reaching for new words, transitions, poses in my practice. I need to break away(occasionally) from habit and let my experiences shape themselves…while still being protected.
much love*
