Nature is presently showing us a beautiful reminder that it is actually ok to slow down at this time of year. The trees are bare, the flowers are awaiting the warmth of Spring to bloom animals are nesting in their cozy homes.
Between the recovery from the busyness of Christmas festivities, resetting the kids back into the routine of early mornings school, by 10am, I don't know about you but I am ready to curl back up in bed again. Throw some bugs into the mix slow January is the only option right now.
What a crazy busy but fun few weeks we have had. My children were back in school on Tuesday this week, I sat down in my living room was shocked at how silent it was. I found myself appreciating that I could actually hear the clock ticking softly in the background, there was even some weird light pouring into the living room. I think it was called sunshine!
The silence between my ears, was very weird but also very beautiful.
That first day back was a day for me to reflect plan for a more intentional month. 2024 about killed me off after relaunching my massage business after 2.5yrs off, no plan, no vision, just jumping in head first all in. I only survived because of the incredible network of women in business I have had behind me thanks to MIB Int.
2024, was investing in myself all about learning as i go. 2025 is my year of intention consistency, as well as knowing what I am doing! I am however, in no hurry to jump back in. Strategising is needed I will do it as I flow with nature the natural cycles.
Despite a good start back on Tuesday for the children, yesterday was not so lucky. I had two SEND children struggling to get into school. Changes of teacher we were not aware of feeling poorly all round, it wasn't a good start. In this SEND parenting journey however, we have had to learn to flow as best we can remind ourselves that there is always another day and another fresh start to try again.
Another reason that we are taking all the time we need, letting ourselves be led by nature's example. We are wintering that is ok. The time is to bury down to travel inwards to begin living life intentionally once more.
Take care of you first lovely ones enjoy a slowmo January if you so desire.
“…In wandering intentionally without purpose, you will often find the purpose you are looking for...flow with the wind see where you end up...”
Love Always,
Anna Chantal xx
#wintering #slowmotion #slowjanuary
Charlotte Elizabeth 1 d
love this! love watching you grow too x