We are now entering into the shorter days and longer nights of the winter season. Nature is pulling back in, the yang energy of warmer months converts to the more yin energy of the cooler months.
Most animals begin to hunker down and rest… but we human animals… we start speeding up with holiday shopping and enormous amounts of busy fourth quarter preparations. Why do we do that?
Now is the time to be especially mindful of how you can nurture yourself. Can you sleep more? What can you do that brings you joy? What are you eating these days?
For me, cold foods like salads just don’t to cut it for me this time of year. I like to make soups and stews and broths and stir-frys, increasing warmth and comfort.
When we feel un-nurtured, we eat emotionally. And emotional eating coupled with stress is a ticket to everything from lowered immunity, inflammation, bloating, weight gain, increased anxiety, general dissatisfaction, fatigue and meloncholy.
You may want to find some delicious indulgences that will make you feel loved-well and won’t throw your system off by making you crave a whole bag of candy corns (ugh!).
Try this pumpkin pie smoothie recipe (easy) – treat yourself – I’m fairly sure you will love it.
The Holidays are upon us. What Joy can you gift yourself? What minor changes can you make to simplify and slow down for the next 8 weeks?
Sending you warm wishes on Halloween and for the yin season to come!
