As we have entered the shortest days of the year, I write this just a few days after Winter Solstice. In the northern hemisphere, the light gives way to darkness, the nights get longer, the days get shorter and colder.
Here at Hollow Bone I am already planning for spring. I have started working with a new production company located here in Texas. Fingers crossed we work well together and they can produce a great garment that I can share with you. I have been ordering new fabrics, lots of gingham and natural cotton, and for spring I forsee the colors being neutral with a pop of sky blue. Top secret information I think the color of 2025 will be cornflower blue!
At least here, blue and neutrals will be the look of spring. Light and airy, always with cowboy boots.
As we dive deeper into the darkest of nights, light candles in your house, sleep more if you need to, take brisk walks in the cold air.
I am riding everyday, and tell myself it will just get colder...
I believe winter holds a purpose in our bodies. Allowing things to go dormant, allowing the rains to cleanse our souls, and if you live where it snows there is nothing like the quietness of a snowy morning. I love stews this time of year, broths, bone broth, seasonings like rosemary and cumin, pepper and a little salt, don't forget lots of butter on homemade sourdough bread.
A winter poem
forgive those who need forgiving, including yourself
sleep, sleep, sleep
this is not the time for new, it is a time to release the old
let the rain quench your soul
the sun will return soon enough and then
we will shine
we will swim and laugh
we will stay up at all hours
early morning sunrises and sunsets around the pond
My favorite seasonal items right now are lavender and neroli essential oils, calendula flowers and oil in my bath, lots of good coffee, and just to balance that I also am taking ashwaganda regularly.
In Janurary I will be sharing some new self care practices I will be trying and testing out, and also look forward to some of my favorite podcasts!
Thank you for reading, I hope your bath is long and hot, and you are getting so much restful sleep, and everything is in support of your growth and health and happiness.
Shele
Hollow Bone
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