11/02/2026
Nature is a twig and some other thoughts on winter. Re-hashed from a post a few years back!
A gentle reminder that right now nature isn’t trying to do its best, it’s not trying to set big plans for the year ahead or even thinking about how and when it’s going to bloom this year. It isn’t thinking much about the future, it isn’t setting intentions, it’s resting, saving it’s energy and definitely not trying to do all the things.
Trees are brown, twiggy, skeletal, still beautiful of course but not making any effort to put on a show. Much or our natural world is literally hanging out, dormant, seemingly lifeless.
Don’t get me wrong, the signs of early spring are upon us and some of us might be feeling the call for an early spring clean, making way for fresh ideas. But it’s equally fine if you are feeling called to lean into rest and do the bare minimum required (highly recommended if possible).
Despite capitalism’s best attempts to make us think otherwise, working endlessly, being fully productive day after day, all year round is not something that we can sustain. We are also living through times when our nervous systems are most overwhelmed and burnt out. Our energies wax and wane in relation to the seasons and each of us as individuals have ‘our time’ when we find it easier to be present and engaged.
So if your season isn’t wet and soggy winter just remember those brown, twiggy, ‘dead like’ plants and that it’s ok to hang out, rest, say no until you feel ready for your own next season.
sending love 🤎
