Jan 3 (edited) • General discussion
Week 1 check-in
This month, following our Small Shifts Wheel, we're noticing energy, so I'm curious - how are you feeling today? How are your personal energy levels?
I'm feeling weary to be honest.
Much as I love family time and celebrations, I find it all rather stressful and overwhelming. Too many social interactions sap my energy and I find myself having "bah humbug" moments.
I find nature energising. I love being out in my garden at any time of year. If the weather is too awful (i can cope with 2 out of cold, wet or windy, but not all 3 together 🙃) I retreat to the barn and spend time with my goats. Guaranteed to make you feel loved!
We've got fairly thick snow here today; quite unusual for us. My husband Mark is busy trying to get the car up the drive. It will need to be towed up by the tractor. The tractor won't start as the battery seems to have discharged all it's energy overnight.
The lesson I'm taking from this is a gentle one.
Nature is suggesting that I rest indoors.
I don't NEED to go anywhere.
I expended energy through the summer and autumn growing, processing and preserving food. My pantry is well stocked with dried and canned meats and vegetables; the chickens are just coming back in to lay and we have dehydrated eggs too.
The sunshine is generating surplus energy; we have a clever little light that tells us when we have surplus so that's when I set the washing machine or dishwasher to go.
My mind, my body and my spirit tell me to rest. Nature seems to be reinforcing that, so I'm going to listen.
I'd love to hear your stories if you have the energy to share.
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