Oh No, More Snow

“And if the groundhog sees his shadow, we get six more weeks of winter.”

It’s a cruel joke. The groundhog comes out at Imbolc, and doesn’t care about his shadow. Ostara is still… wait, how long after Imbolc? But we want the groundhog to promise us a shortcut.

Late winter is the season of impatience. Stop and go. Block and flow. Sun, clouds. Thaw, freeze. Fleece vest, big coat. Do you find yourself impatiently picking up projects and then putting them aside? Thaw, freeze. Flow, stop. What’s going on when you thaw and flow and start something new? What’s going on when you freeze and stop? It’s that time of the year. Maybe it’s that season of the self. Pay attention to what flows and what freezes.

Be gentle with yourself. It’s still winter. Settle in with a mug of hot chocolate or whatever makes you feel warm and happy. Sip, savor, breathe. Close your eyes. Ground, and send your roots deep. Be a tree for a few breaths. Let the snow remind you that it’s not quite time to put out new leaves yet. Come back into your humanity. Enjoy your hot chocolate.