Yes! I feel the same way. Many years ago, I asked my acupuncturist about the best detox to start in January. Her response stayed with me: "Look around you in nature—does anything look like it’s about to start something new and drastic right now?" She encouraged me to feel into and follow the energy of nature. In January (living in the Northern Hemisphere), nothing seems ready to burst with upward energy. Nature lingers in a quiet space, resting in the in-between—a pause before the vitality of spring. It’s a time of gathering energy, not expending it. And she explained to me that this rhythm aligns with the Chinese Lunar New Year, which marks the shift into a more active phase of transformation. Also, 2025 brings the Lunar Year of the Yin Wood Snake, a year rooted in subtlety and graceful transformation. The Snake teaches that deep, lasting change doesn’t happen through force but through quiet, intentional steps.
Yes, this here is exactly how I feel at the cusp of each new year!! Let’s face it, here in the southern hemisphere we are contemplating beach days, cool verandahs, wide brimmed hats & icecream for dessert. That & a good after Christmas holiday read are the important matters at hand. All else will wait & in turn be attended to when I’m refreshed & ready.
Thankyou for bringing Lacuna to mind, I’ve been mildly obsessed by Australian designed clothing range House of Lacuna for a few years now & this makes even more sense having read this!! A perfect description of their ethos 🧡
Beautiful wise words my friend.
Yes! I feel the same way. Many years ago, I asked my acupuncturist about the best detox to start in January. Her response stayed with me: "Look around you in nature—does anything look like it’s about to start something new and drastic right now?" She encouraged me to feel into and follow the energy of nature. In January (living in the Northern Hemisphere), nothing seems ready to burst with upward energy. Nature lingers in a quiet space, resting in the in-between—a pause before the vitality of spring. It’s a time of gathering energy, not expending it. And she explained to me that this rhythm aligns with the Chinese Lunar New Year, which marks the shift into a more active phase of transformation. Also, 2025 brings the Lunar Year of the Yin Wood Snake, a year rooted in subtlety and graceful transformation. The Snake teaches that deep, lasting change doesn’t happen through force but through quiet, intentional steps.
Yes, this here is exactly how I feel at the cusp of each new year!! Let’s face it, here in the southern hemisphere we are contemplating beach days, cool verandahs, wide brimmed hats & icecream for dessert. That & a good after Christmas holiday read are the important matters at hand. All else will wait & in turn be attended to when I’m refreshed & ready.
Thankyou for bringing Lacuna to mind, I’ve been mildly obsessed by Australian designed clothing range House of Lacuna for a few years now & this makes even more sense having read this!! A perfect description of their ethos 🧡
Sowing beauty. Like knitting fine doilies with words and gentle truths. The permission slip I didn't know I needed. 🤍
Have a lovely year ahead, Tess!
Love this beautiful Tess. Have loved hearing this concept from you these past few years, but this year for us, it especially rings true ♥️