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Have you heard of the term, Quarantine Christmas? (Note: in referencing Christmas here, we're referring to the American holiday season which typically picks up from around Halloween to the New Year.)
I can't remember if I heard this phrase somewhere or if it spontaneously popped up in my vocabulary one day, but either way, last holiday season had me pining for the simplicity and calmness of winter in 2020 and 2021.
We've experienced both personally and have heard endless stories from our community members that the end of last year was overwhelming at best.
From crazy travel mishaps and flight cancellations to what seemed like lingering sickness that dragged on for months, the 2022 holidays for many were anything but enjoyable and relaxing.
Whenever contrast like this manifests, we like to take a moment to reflect.
Rather than continue going through the motions unconsciously and repeating traditions and habits that no longer hold the same meaning and value, we invite you to step into the present moment and get clear on what it is exactly that YOU want and what you want the next holiday season to feel like.
For us, we dream of a holiday season filled with warmth, coziness, peace, minimal travel if at all, presence, intention, solitude, rest and recovery, and deep connection with a handful of uplifting people.
In other words, the opposite of a holiday season that has been hijacked by consumerism and maximalism.
Winter is a time to go inward - it's not typically a time to do MORE, buy MORE, travel MORE, eat MORE, drink MORE, etc.
As a species, have we become so disconnected from our own internal circadian rhythms and seasonal changes in environment that we are ignoring the natural cues that are calling us to change our behaviors?
If these self-reflecting questions came up for you, too, check out our recent podcast that dives deeper into how culture, family, and other societal factors influence what we eat + how we spend out time during the traditional holiday season:
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