As I write this, I am taking delightful notice of the cat asleep on the bed across the room. The soft texture of his fur and the tranquil quietness of his expressive face hold my attention. I notice the beams of sun cast across the floor, the plants at the window’s threshold painted as splotchy shadows.
Earlier, I sat out on the front porch and could nearly hear the Earth taking deep breaths of Spring. In the last week or so, the sound of birdsong has returned to beckon the dawn. The mounds of snow across the yards have receded. What once were nearly indistinguishable footsteps across the snow have now melted down to brownish grass again exposed.
When we think about our time and how it is guided by seasonal cues, it makes sense why it might be valuable to reflect on the various seasons that make up our current realities.
For anyone who has not lived in a place with significant seasonal changes, the noticing I am describing may seem a bit dramatic or far-fetched. For anyone who is well-versed in seasonal transitions and resonates with my joy, hello, kindred spirit.
I find the seasons to be powerful external reminders to check on the assumptions and patterns that guide our time. For one thing, our habits often shift with the seasons as we react to our environments.
The amount of time I spend outside during winter, for example, is drastically different from the pull to be outside come spring. As the weather gets warmer, I can’t help but become more cognisant of the world around me. I become more energized and excited to explore and take action.
For some, different seasons cue changes in sleep or eating habits. Exercise and movement may be impacted in various ways too. Work expectations may change season to season. We may also find patterns in our levels of happiness, stress, or energy.
I find the seasons to be powerful external reminders to check on the assumptions and patterns that guide our time. For one thing, our habits often shift with the seasons as we react to our environments.
Considering Our Current Seasons
While we are talking about environmental seasons, I think it is important to note the variety of other contexts where this concept of seasons is important to consider.
What season of life are you in?
Think of an important relationship in your life. What season are you in in this relationship?
How would you describe the current season you are in in your relationship with yourself?
What habits are being cued by this season you are in?
Prompts to Reflect on Your Current Seasons
When we think about our time and how it is guided by seasonal cues, it makes sense why it might be valuable to reflect on the various seasons that make up our current realities.
Let it be with self-compassion and gentleness that we reflect on the following:
What habits are being cued by this season you are in?
Are these habits serving you?
What else might you like to welcome into this season?
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