SLOW-V-EMBER; Finding Balance from Autumn Equinox to Winter Solstice

I like to think of the last 4 months of the year as the 'Ember Months'.

During ‘The Ember Months’, the final four
months of the year, take time to notice the
simple things; whether that’s autumn
doing its amazing thing or the comfort of a
hot cocoa, it’s a time for contemplation
and preparation, nurturing ourselves for
the winter ahead.

We need to find a way to balance our
life choices so that we can enjoy the
delights of the season both spectacular
and simple! Why not try to imagine this
time as Slow-v-ember. Time to slow
things right down and prioritise you.

The children return to school and you finally have time to pick your head up.

Notice what surrounds you.

As the year progresses and Autumn turns to Winter, the natural world reminds us of cycles and balance. The Autumn Equinox, in late September, is the moment when day and night are of equal length. If you’ve ever wondered about the autumn equinox meaning, it’s about...