One window and four seasons🌱🍁❄️📆

If you feel like you're losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come.

First fire of the season in the woodstove. #thedragonsscale #seasonalchanges https://www.instagram.com/p/BpkoGcdg_kw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o0ldtvg2q9lx

Nymphs will also celebrate the coming of seasons in the fall.  They’re very in tune with how nature changes around with them after all. Some are a bit more into it than others though.

Hello Monday, we’re ready for you. #capsicum #ornamentalpepper #gardening #orange #fallcolor #seasonalchanges #ornamentalhorticulture #orange #autumn

A tranquil view of early autumn colors along the water, with a clear mountain range standing tall in the distance. The reflections on the water create a peaceful mirror-like effect, while the trees are just starting to shift from summer greens to the golden hues of fall. It's a beautiful snapshot of seasonal change in nature, capturing the serene transition as Colorado prepares for the cooler months ahead.

  Winter is more than a cold season — it is a biological cue. As daylight decreases and temperatures drop, the body shifts into a slower, more inward state. Yet modern life still expects us to move at full speed, creating tension between what the body asks for and what daily demands require. Why energy drops in winter The reasons are grounded in physiology: - Reduced daylight lowers serotonin, which affects mood and motivation. - More melatonin production leads to increased sleepiness. - Metabolic conservation: the body subtly preserves warmth and energy. - Higher stress load: indoor living, end-of-year deadlines and holiday demands. Your body isn’t being “lazy.” It’s adapting. What the winter slowdown really is It’s the shift toward: - quieter routines, - seeking warmth and comfort, - lower social overload, - slower emotional processing, - gentle physical movement. It’s not withdrawal — it’s alignment. How to honour this seasonal change 1. Shorter, realistic to-do lists Winter is not the season for overproduction. Choose fewer, meaningful tasks. 2. Soft routines over strict discipline A warm drink, a slow stretch, a quiet morning — routines that soothe rather than pressure. 3. Warming foods Soups, grains, roasted vegetables, warm teas — foods that offer grounding and comfort. 4. Exposure to natural light Even 15–20 minutes can stabilise mood and sleep rhythms. 5. Movement without intensity Walking, stretching, yoga — enough to mobilise without draining energy. If you feel quieter or more introspective It’s normal. Winter is an inward season. Your energy isn’t decreasing — it’s shifting into deeper, more reflective mode. The winter slowdown is not a sign of weakness. It’s the body’s natural intelligence responding to seasonal change. When we stop resisting it, we create space for a healthier, calmer rhythm that supports both body and mind. Read the full article