Turning Inward During Winter | by Madisyn Taylor In the depths of winter, we can forget that bare trees will once again be full with foliage, and grass and flowers hidden beneath a blanket of white or a deceptive covering of hardened earth will burst forth once again. While they slumber, nature is continuing its work at the center of each living thing. We can think of our blankets and warm clothes as similar protection--like the cocoon that surrounds a changing caterpillar--while we undergo our own inner transformational work. In the meantime, the lights that twinkle and the fires that warm us can serve to remind us of the flame of life that burns within us. In order to stoke our inner flame, we can use the time indoors to focus our attention on our homes and families. We can become distracted by the world outside and forget that we need to nourish the lights that warm our hearts. Interacting at a soul level can be done by sharing stories from our hearts, doing projects together, dancing, or playing games. Devoting energy this way helps us build a stronger bond that will sustain us once the world allows us each to pursue our individual goals again. Winter allows us to feed the flame in our own centers by reading or researching to nourish our dreams and plans for the future. This can mean catching up on all the quieter things we wanted to do but didn't have time for, like reading books, watching movies, or listening to music. We may have set aside creative pursuits such as painting or writing that can be brought back to the center burner now. It is also a great time to do some journaling to look back on the year that has passed and perhaps the years before this one in preparation for forward motion in the coming year. Nature's wisdom offers us opportunities to nourish our inner seeds of hope in preparation for our future, so let us enjoy the inner warmth and be grateful for it all. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Margit Henderson To claim your best future, it's important to break free of the fear of aging. A growing body of research reveals that most of our aging experience is in our control--and can be very easily improved. By debunking aging myths and cultivating an optimistic mindset towards aging, you can move through your fears about the future, and find the confidence and motivation to make life-enhancing choices that will greatly improve your life now and in the future. This inspiring seven lesson course draws on surprising research findings, highlights what you're already doing well to support healthy aging, and identifies the next steps you need to take to achieve your best future. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Make Yourself a Money Magnet 2. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 3. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 4. A Year of Rumi 5. Release Yourself from Family Karma 6. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 7. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 8. The 9 Minute Science-Based Workout 9. From Codependent to Independent 10. Overcoming Self-Sabotage
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