Live simply Tend to those you love Honor your commitments Be kind to everyone Keep an open mind Find joy in the everyday Stay moving and active as much as you can, for as long as you can Laugh fully Listen deeply Show people you care Express real interest in others and in what they are saying Stay true to yourself Be brave Know that nothing in life is permanent Accept death with the same grace in which you lived your life

Is it time to hibernate? You may be feeling the pull of winter coming as the days get colder and shorter. Your energy may be decreasing and the desire to curl up on the couch with a cup of tea is full force. Although our American lifestyle often makes it a challenge, slowing down in the winter is both natural and recommended! In living with the seasons we should rest much more in the winter. Doing this allows for us to feel stronger and more energized once the spring energy h

This time of year can be one of powerful transformation. The yang of the playful summer has come to an end and we feel the cold of the winter set in. The trees are dropping their leaves, creating a mulch for the trees and plants. We won’t see it, but a lot of growth will occur under the cold surface of the earth in preparation for the spring. The fall is the time for awe, inspiration and letting go. The winter is the time for quiet reflection. The merge between the two brings