“The time is very urgent - we must slow down”
-Bayo Akomolafe
In the noise of new beginnings and taking action this time of year, let’s remember that (in the northern hemisphere) it’s the darkest, coldest, quietest part of the year. Following the lead from the natural world, now’s in fact the time to be moving slowly, dreaming, incubating seeds for what might germinate in the spring. It’s arguably the best time to be not-doing, especially after the holidays which we all know can take a toll.
Below are some of our favorite things that help us to make the most of down-time and inspire us to carve it out when we can. You don’t need a special anything to rest. But marking the intention, creating space for it, inspires us to carve out down time when we can.
