So the way this season is changing this days , my body has already started noticing it even before my mind even caught up, on a Norms, I'd wake up and just jump into the day, but then recently, the mornings have been so cool and quiet that my body is like, we are already feeling the cool December weather, it might not snow here or anything like that, but we feel the change of the weather and the season.
So instead of rushing, I have started giving myself a little slow start, so it's like nothing really serious, just stretching, breathing, sitting on my bed for a minute before I start facing my day, and yes It actually feels good, it's like I’m giving myself space to adjust before the whole noise of the day begins.
And another thing I have had to change is my clothes, the weather is doing its own, and me I cannot come and go and freeze, normally I'm used to wearing light clothes around the house, because I am someone who feels every little kind of heat, and few months ago ,here in my state , it has been so hot, but now I’m slowly shifting into warmer things, like hoodies, socks, very thick wrapper that I got from my mom.
You know the funny part is that, the moment the weather changed, my body started rejecting anything sleeveless and all, I will look at my clothes and be like, "Not today, please", I have also started enjoying wrapping myself in something warm while doing my morning little ritual, I wake up do my stretch, meditate and off I get to getting things ready for my kids to go to school with, It is like the season is telling me to slow down and protect my body and it's not only me alone, I do the same for my kids too, I have brought out their very thick sleep wear and all that.
I think that’s the whole point of this shift for me just moving with the season instead of forcing myself to behave like it is still hot sunny days, there is something calming about adjusting to the cooler air, and even my morning drink has changed, Before, I didn’t mind cold water first thing, but now I do, hot tea or warm water is suddenly my best friend, cos right now It just feels so right.
As the days get cooler and shorter, my rhythm is also changing without any stress too, I rest more and I don’t feel guilty about slowing down, even in the afternoons, when the weather still tries to brighten up, there is this gentle energy that makes me want to pace myself instead of rushing anywhere.
Also another shift I have made is also making my evenings more quieter, like on Norms I would still be busy going here and there till late, but now I actually want to settle in early, Maybe because warmth is sweeter at night these days. I just want to relax, wear something cozy and just go off for the night.
So adjusting to the season hasn’t been anything dramatic, It is just these small things, slower mornings, warmer clothes, softer routines, but somehow, those small changes make life feel easier, they make me feel more connected to myself, like I am not forcing anything.
This season is teaching me to move gently, to listen to my body, and to create small comforts for myself and seriously I honestly love it.
As long as my hoodies, socks, and warm cup of something are ready, then I’m good to go, currently I am just flowing with the season.
Images used here are mine
