05/02/2026
So this year I'm undertaking a little experiment ❄️
As you probabaly know by now I deeply believe in the power of seasonal living for our wellbeing - mentally, emotionally and physically
I've been a student and teacher of Ayurveda for many years now and have seen the power of the seasonal teachings and the postive transformations they provide, in my own life as well as those of my many clients and students
YET there is one area where I continually go against what my body, mind and energy is needing
..my work
And I've known this for a while
But that conflicting part is so reasonable, so rational and yes, so convincing
So I have decided to undertake a little experiment
This year, I'm attempting (I am pitta/fire dominant after all 😆) to let go of a little more of the push
And as expected - it's already been really challenging!
The "shoulds" and "musts" have felt louder than ever
The catastophising became more extreme - trying to convince me that my whole world (or work) would fall apart if I didn't "start the year running"
But I held off
Stood my ground
Offered compassion to that scared inner part and held her hand
I steadied the nervous system
Breathed deeply
Realigned to the present moment
And found more gentleness
But to be real - it's been really hard!
Breaking any pattern and conditioning is
And it's not been perfect, even messy and emotional at times
But I needed this wintering period and honestly I'm not even done yet
Huge thank you to you ladies inside the medicine woman collective as you provide such a beautiful energy and space for me to also land 🙏
And huge shout out to all of you balancing responsibilities and true self care - I know it's not always easy and it often goes unseen 😘
I maybe back to posting more regularly soon, I may not, I'll see what my body needs but in the meantime sending you lots of love and hopes for a beautiful rest of your wintering season ❄️💕
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