We have crossed the threshold of midwinter, but it's not over yet. I find I have to resource myself very intentionally to keep my spirit uplifted, including being kind to myself during days of darker emotional clouds.

I notice the tendency to freeze and solidify my mental and emotional state. So I go into my breath and senses in the present moment to thaw out and tap into the ever-shifting flow of experience. The winter is also an important time to get plenty of rest. I am also setting aside time to receive bodywork, go out to be with community in yoga classes and music events, and recharge at spas and hot springs.

There are the wonderful aspects of Hygge, the Danish concept of being simple and cozy at home in the winter. These include lighting candles, making treats, wearing snuggly clothes, and getting cozy with friends and family, often without an agenda.

Sometimes getting through the winter is very much one day at a time, and I can do that.