[Daily Om]: In the depths of winter, we can
forget that bare trees will once again be full with foliage, and grass
and flowers hidden beneath a blanket of white or a deceptive covering of
hardened earth will burst forth once again. While they slumber, nature
is continuing its work at the center of each living thing.
We can think
of our blankets and warm clothes as similar protection--like the cocoon
that surrounds a changing caterpillar--while we undergo our own inner
transformational work. In the meantime, the lights that twinkle and the
fires that warm us can serve to remind us of the flame of life that
burns within us.
In order to stoke our inner flame, we can use the time indoors to focus
our attention on our homes and families. We can become distracted by the
world outside and forget that we need to nourish the lights that warm
our hearts. Interacting at a soul level can be done by sharing stories
from our hearts, doing projects together, dancing, or playing games.
Devoting energy this way helps us build a stronger bond that will
sustain us once the world allows us each to pursue our individual goals
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