My plan, as you may recall, is to change my mindset about facing the dark and cold of a winter in the Northern hemisphere. The wise suggestions of this community are the basis of my practice in this regard. However, I have found that significant life events in my family and friendship circles, on top of the change in light, have made this a particularly challenging month. 

Nevertheless, I press on. The rituals around bedtime are more wholesome, now that I put down my phone and pick up a book to read. I am slowly working my way through the series of books in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McAll Smith. These are delight to read, and an escape into a different, kinder world. I have also decorated my headboard with a string of soft lights. Their glow makes me smile as I remember why I have done this.

Last night I pulled out 'the box' from under the bed, containing things I know I will need. My past self providing for my future self. I had forgotten that I had placed some crafting tasks, a book of curry recipes and a warm blanket or two. I will be plugging in the light box daily, now that the hour has changed.

For each of us, the the challenge is different, but this year, I know that I can tap into the wisdom of this Moodscope community, and feel held by you all. I hope that you are all finding kind rituals as we adjust and adapt to change, whatever change looks like for you.

Helen

A Moodscope member