Embracing The Art of Self-Compassion and Everyday Connection (S15E9)
Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey lovely Reader
In this season finale, I'm taking a further meander through 'wintering' and its relationship with self-compassion. For me, wintering isn’t just about the colder months, it’s about the times when we feel called to turn inward, to rest, to nurture ourselves, and to find a sense of renewal.
This is partly why I’ve started a new practice of taking a winter break from mid-December to mid-January. I’ve learned over the years that these intentional pauses for reflection and reconnection are necessary for me, and I suspect it will become something I’ll do every year.
Embracing The Art of Self-Compassion and Everyday Connection (S15E9)
My recent discovery that, astrologically, I’ve moved into my eighth house. A time that encourages reflection, introspection, and change - which sounds a lot like wintering to me! If you're curious about which house you're in, see the link below.
How everyday compassion - whether it’s toward ourselves or others - has such a profound impact on our well-being, releasing dopamine and oxytocin, helping us feel more connected and at ease.
A poem from my My Darling Girl series, which feels especially fitting. It’s a reminder that loving ourselves is at the heart of everything we do. I hope it resonates with you as it does with me.
As we close the year, I'd love to invite you to reflect on how you can embrace these small acts of compassion, both toward yourself and others.
Thank you for being part of this journey through 2024 with me. Sending you so much love. May you be well, safe and happy, may your new year be filled with ease... and the warmth of compassion.
With love
PS: If you unsubscribed from everyday ♡compassion and now are feeling a tiny little tinge of sadness, worry not! You can simply re-subscribe. As the wonderful Sharon Salzberg says, we can always begin again...