December Self Care
Celebrate! Party! Be Merry!
Does the idea of these sentiments sound exciting, exhausting or somewhere in between?
As 2022 approaches its end, there is much to reflect on from the year that was. Through individually and collectively living with covid in new ways, facing competing work and home life demands, experiencing pressures to help students reach ambitious outcomes, and navigating through growing economic challenges, it might feel difficult to be merry and celebratory. From a lens of self-compassion, exploring the possibility of celebrating in a softer and quieter way this year might just be what we need.
As so beautifully expressed by Sarah Sunshine Manning,
“We know and our ancestors knew that in order to show up for our communities as good relatives and as energized agents of change, we have to be grounded and strong. Replenishing your spirit in a time of growing, social unrest is also a revolutionary act.” (2022).
In the struggle that adversity brings, there is also the overcoming of it all, the movement of grief, growth, and a strengthened foundation from which we interact with the world. As we head into the season of celebration and winter solstice, you are invited to honour yourself and the connections that are important to you. This may be done by slowing down to rest, reflect and replenish your energy, that is valuable to self and to this community we are in together.
Written by: Amy Rasmussen Waluk, MEd, FTT