Beyond Winter's Chill:
Imbolc's Mid-Winter Renewal for Creative Souls.
In syncing with our surroundings, now is the right time for setting up goals and intentions. SEE, you aren't late to the party. The early days of the new year are actually meant for us to rest. Only once we are replenished, can we be fueled and inspired for creative change. Imbolc means “in the belly.” Now is an optimal time to stoke a fire in the belly to spark your passions! Once ignited your heartfelt goals are ours to claim. 🔥
Also known as Candlemans, it's traditionally celebrated from February 1st until February 2nd at sundown. In the turning of the wheel it represents our midway point between winter solstice and spring equinox. It's a reminder that even wrapped in winter weather, our days are getting longer. Initiating a deep wisdom and healing, we're drawn toward the light. The earth is preparing to wake up with a gentle stirring of inspiration. And so are we.
Attune to Mid-Winter Magic.
What feeds your inspiration? Tune in. Below the surface feel it all beginning to awaken. Invest some time feasting on music, poetry, and art. Or whatever it is that fills up your cup, so when the time is right - creative expression overflows. Spend mid-winter in renewal, then in greater motivation make plans for all your self-sourced goals.
Nurture Your Creative Spirit.
Divination: Get out those tarot cards or go talk to your friendly neighborhood groundhog to see what spring will bring.
Plan your garden: Dig through some good books. Grab your sketch book. Catch some Monty Don on the BBC.
Light candles and incense: Jasmine, lavender, rosemary, frankincense, myrrh, basil all really support our earthy needs.
Purify your body: Soak in the bath. Do a little dry body brushing. Clean eating, ditch processed foods.
Spring cleaning: Phase one, start clearing out and decluttering. Make room for new flow.
Be in nature: Bundle up and get out there!
Set up a studio: Define a dedicated space to make creativity a healing habit.
Light an imbolc bonfire: Warm up in the soft glow.
Read Poetry: Let your heart be spoken to through the rhythm of the words.
Visit an Art Museum: Enjoy wandering through your local collection. Sit with a favorite.
Explore new music: Ask your music twin for a recommendation or try genre curated playlist.
Like nature around you, be suspended a little longer in contemplative rest and recovery. This is also the time of year we are most vulnerable to both physical and mental depletion. Take your emotional pulse. Give yourself a physical assessment. Get honest and intuitive about what you need beyond the surface. Be active in your pursuit of embodied self-care. As the light slowly returns, what will lead you back to balance?
Grab a cup of Chai or Joe and spend some time 👇 creating Goals with Soul.
