Hi Lauren, I really enjoyed this podcast. I don't know if you are aware of Ayurveda, but so much of it revolves around seasons (there are only three) and the elements. I won't get into it because I'll never stop (it changed my life and helped me heal.) But your thoughts were so in sync with its principles. It's kind of ridiculous that we have set dates for seasons as the weather is forever back-and-forthing and we, as part of Nature feel that so deeply.
It's also spring where I live (Kapha Season) and I have struggled the past few weeks like you - feeling off, unmotivated, etc. Things are finally greening up, the snow is mostly gone, and temps are rising. Yet, I feel like a Bear not quite ready to come out of my cave. I long to be painting and writing again and yet I am stuck. I am 70 now and have done this my entire life! According to Ayurveda, it is the season of earth and water and we can often feel stuck-in-the-mud. Makes so much sense.
Oh my gosh--what a treasure this was! Thank you thank you for your sharing :))
Hi Lauren, I really enjoyed this podcast. I don't know if you are aware of Ayurveda, but so much of it revolves around seasons (there are only three) and the elements. I won't get into it because I'll never stop (it changed my life and helped me heal.) But your thoughts were so in sync with its principles. It's kind of ridiculous that we have set dates for seasons as the weather is forever back-and-forthing and we, as part of Nature feel that so deeply.
It's also spring where I live (Kapha Season) and I have struggled the past few weeks like you - feeling off, unmotivated, etc. Things are finally greening up, the snow is mostly gone, and temps are rising. Yet, I feel like a Bear not quite ready to come out of my cave. I long to be painting and writing again and yet I am stuck. I am 70 now and have done this my entire life! According to Ayurveda, it is the season of earth and water and we can often feel stuck-in-the-mud. Makes so much sense.
Thx for your reflections! 🌸