I feel this ❤️ it's hard seeing things change so rapidly, but if anything it's made me want to change my behaviours and how I interact with the world even more. I think we need to feel connected and remember the power in the seasons so we have even more drive to preserve them
I loved this article dearly Victoria! I *just* wrote about living with the seasons in my most recent post and so I've also been reflecting on some of the things you mention here – and you've given me more food for thought too. I think living seasonally is so important as, if we're not careful, we can just let each season pass without noticing – particularly without noticing how the seasons are blurring, like you said. We all have the ability to create change though, that's essential to remember in the instances where we feel like we can't do anything to help our beautiful Earth. Thank you so much for this post! 💙
Thank you for this important piece of writing Vicky. Many of the things you mention about the shifting landscape of our seasons occurs to me as I write and it is unnerving. I agree that through seasonal living we are noticing more and we are living in a way that is much more attuned to the earth and its rhythms. Spreading the word about this shift to a seasonal, cyclical mindset can only be a positive thing xx
Oh gosh I adored reading this and nodded my head along to each and every word!!!! You are so right!!! There is nothing more motivating on wanting to create more positive behaviours and change than seeing, feeling and being part of the things that aren’t quite right or are out of season. I wholeheartedly believe that the world would be a better place(!!!) and so would we if more of us leant into those natural rhythms and therefore noticed when they weren’t as they should be— ie witnessed the consequences a little more.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful piece of writing xxx
I started growing cut flowers (and farming) about 5-6 years ago. Since then it feels like every year it's "a weird year". At some point you start to wonder whether "weird" is now just "normal" and that we need to constantly be expecting the unexpected.
I really enjoyed reading this. Living seasonally brings me so much joy - no matter what "seasonally" actually means anymore.
This post was so needed Victoria. Well done! The last six months, more than ever, it has felt like a perpetual soggy November. It’s important to be in the moment and notice the tiny things, miniscule changes in nature to b able to get through to the good stuff of spring.
Beautifully written, Victoria. We need get in touch with nature to love it. When we develop that love for it, we will be able to make radical changes that will allow us to reduce our impact on climate change.
I'm learning to love this world. Writings like yours help me to do so! Thank you.
Btw, have you checked Zen and The Art of Saving The Planet Course by Plumvillage? I think it might be of your interest :)
I think you make some excellent points here. It can seem all too easy to be overwhelmed in the face of climate anxiety, yet there is always hope (especially active hope, which your words embody).
Strangely, I ended up sharing a piece yesterday, a piece which feels a bit related to this, which started life simply discussing coastal birds but then took a darker turn.
It is affirming to see you writing about this topic and sharing actionable ideas. Thank you.
Active hope is a great phrase! I really like that. I've just read your piece on coastal birds, and the loss of so many of them, it definitely feels related. Thanks for sharing.
I love every single part of this! And I feel it all so deeply. From the worry about how to live seasonally when our seasons seem to be all over the place, to the way you describe sinking deep into the rhythms of the year. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts in so many beautiful words. 🌱❤️
So glad you connected with it! And you are one of the ones flying the flag for seasonal living with your lovely posts, so please carry on writing and sharing them! The more of us that talk about it, the better 🌱
Especially like your second point about connecting and tapping into something much older through recovering traditions of kinship with Earth through seasonal observance. No doubt I am one of the people you have in mind--those people who responded to my self-consciousness about climate crisis by paying closer attention and seeking to repair my relationship with land. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Do you ever have the feeling that believing in and focusing on evidence of the resilience of the planet actually helps the project of the Earth to save herself? When I came across all of the information on the mycelium and the resourcefulness of fungus a few years back, I actually wept to realize we are not alone in this. It isn't up to us to save the planet, Earth is saving herself. I chalk this up to my Metal Dog optimism, but it is certainly a more comfortable way to love and commit to kinship with this my home.
That is such a great point, nature always knows exactly what to do to mend and repair herself. We just need to step back and let her do it! Which is exactly what humans seem to have trouble doing. But maybe we will figure it out eventually! ☀️ 🍄
Beautifully put Victoria. Thanks you. Seasonal living is slow living is intentional living. I love observing and honouring the shifts of the seasons, both internally and externally.
I feel this ❤️ it's hard seeing things change so rapidly, but if anything it's made me want to change my behaviours and how I interact with the world even more. I think we need to feel connected and remember the power in the seasons so we have even more drive to preserve them
Yes, perfectly put! Very happy you feel the same way 💫
I loved this article dearly Victoria! I *just* wrote about living with the seasons in my most recent post and so I've also been reflecting on some of the things you mention here – and you've given me more food for thought too. I think living seasonally is so important as, if we're not careful, we can just let each season pass without noticing – particularly without noticing how the seasons are blurring, like you said. We all have the ability to create change though, that's essential to remember in the instances where we feel like we can't do anything to help our beautiful Earth. Thank you so much for this post! 💙
I'm so happy to hear this! Look forward to reading your posts too 💫
Thank you for this important piece of writing Vicky. Many of the things you mention about the shifting landscape of our seasons occurs to me as I write and it is unnerving. I agree that through seasonal living we are noticing more and we are living in a way that is much more attuned to the earth and its rhythms. Spreading the word about this shift to a seasonal, cyclical mindset can only be a positive thing xx
It's definitely unnerving isn't it. But the more of us that write about nature and the seasons on here the better ☀️ 💫 Spread the word!
Yes for sure! Your post has given me lots to think about so thank you xx
This is so true, thanks.
Yes!! ✌🏻
Love this! 💗🌎
Oh gosh I adored reading this and nodded my head along to each and every word!!!! You are so right!!! There is nothing more motivating on wanting to create more positive behaviours and change than seeing, feeling and being part of the things that aren’t quite right or are out of season. I wholeheartedly believe that the world would be a better place(!!!) and so would we if more of us leant into those natural rhythms and therefore noticed when they weren’t as they should be— ie witnessed the consequences a little more.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful piece of writing xxx
Thank you! So glad you feel the same way 💫
I started growing cut flowers (and farming) about 5-6 years ago. Since then it feels like every year it's "a weird year". At some point you start to wonder whether "weird" is now just "normal" and that we need to constantly be expecting the unexpected.
I really enjoyed reading this. Living seasonally brings me so much joy - no matter what "seasonally" actually means anymore.
The weirdness has definitely ramped up recently that’s for sure. But as you say, seasonal living is still a joy… whatever form that takes 🌱🌞
This post was so needed Victoria. Well done! The last six months, more than ever, it has felt like a perpetual soggy November. It’s important to be in the moment and notice the tiny things, miniscule changes in nature to b able to get through to the good stuff of spring.
Beautifully written, Victoria. We need get in touch with nature to love it. When we develop that love for it, we will be able to make radical changes that will allow us to reduce our impact on climate change.
I'm learning to love this world. Writings like yours help me to do so! Thank you.
Btw, have you checked Zen and The Art of Saving The Planet Course by Plumvillage? I think it might be of your interest :)
Thank you! So glad it resonated. Thanks so much for that link too, that course (and the book) sounds inspiring. I'm going to find out more!
They are really inspiring! I read the book and took the course. They changed me in so many ways.
The new course cohort starts on March 24, in case you might want to join :)
Yes, yes, yes! This totally resonated with me! ❤️
I think you make some excellent points here. It can seem all too easy to be overwhelmed in the face of climate anxiety, yet there is always hope (especially active hope, which your words embody).
Strangely, I ended up sharing a piece yesterday, a piece which feels a bit related to this, which started life simply discussing coastal birds but then took a darker turn.
It is affirming to see you writing about this topic and sharing actionable ideas. Thank you.
Active hope is a great phrase! I really like that. I've just read your piece on coastal birds, and the loss of so many of them, it definitely feels related. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. I think active hope is the way forward, however we choose to follow it.
I love every single part of this! And I feel it all so deeply. From the worry about how to live seasonally when our seasons seem to be all over the place, to the way you describe sinking deep into the rhythms of the year. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts in so many beautiful words. 🌱❤️
So glad you connected with it! And you are one of the ones flying the flag for seasonal living with your lovely posts, so please carry on writing and sharing them! The more of us that talk about it, the better 🌱
Especially like your second point about connecting and tapping into something much older through recovering traditions of kinship with Earth through seasonal observance. No doubt I am one of the people you have in mind--those people who responded to my self-consciousness about climate crisis by paying closer attention and seeking to repair my relationship with land. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Do you ever have the feeling that believing in and focusing on evidence of the resilience of the planet actually helps the project of the Earth to save herself? When I came across all of the information on the mycelium and the resourcefulness of fungus a few years back, I actually wept to realize we are not alone in this. It isn't up to us to save the planet, Earth is saving herself. I chalk this up to my Metal Dog optimism, but it is certainly a more comfortable way to love and commit to kinship with this my home.
That is such a great point, nature always knows exactly what to do to mend and repair herself. We just need to step back and let her do it! Which is exactly what humans seem to have trouble doing. But maybe we will figure it out eventually! ☀️ 🍄
Beautifully put Victoria. Thanks you. Seasonal living is slow living is intentional living. I love observing and honouring the shifts of the seasons, both internally and externally.
Exactly! It's all one and the same 😊
Love this and thanks for sharing the links for positive actions we can take too 💚
Glad you found the links useful 🌞 I find a list of positive actions can be soothing when everything feels a bit overwhelming