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    Why Winter Teaches Us to Rest

    January 6, 2026 /

    Winter reminds us to pause, soften, and restore. Why Winter Teaches Us to Rest shares lessons from nature’s quiet rhythm and practical ways to embrace rest — from slower routines to mindful rituals that replenish body and mind.

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    A Year of Seasons

    January 1, 2026 /

    As another year turns, A Year of Seasons offers a gentle reflection on the cycles of nature and life — how each season invites us to slow down, pay attention, and find meaning in the simple moments that shape our days.

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    10 Gentle New Year’s Eve Rituals: Simple Ways to Ring in the Year at Home

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    Skip the noise and welcome the new year with quiet joy. These 10 gentle New Year’s Eve rituals invite you to pause, reflect, and celebrate at home — simple, soulful ways to mark the turning of the year with gratitude and grace.

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    December 26, 2025 /

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    The Beauty of Doing Less

    November 18, 2025 /

    As the year gathers pace, it can be easy to slip into overdrive — but there’s real beauty in doing less. This gentle reminder invites you to pause before the festive season, pare things back, and savour what matters most.

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    November 7, 2025 /

    This week’s letter is a cozy one — written by the fire on a windy November evening. I’m sharing a book that has captured my heart (The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater), a few quiet reflections on wintering well, and gentle reminders to slow down, savor the season, and find comfort in simple rituals.

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    August 29, 2025 /

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Good morning & happy Friday 🤍 Good morning & happy Wednesday 🤍 As the new year begins, winter whispers the same reminder over and over: slow down, rest, restore. ❄️ Happy Monday, everyone 🤍 Good morning & happy Sunday 🤍 Good morning & happy Saturday 🤍 Good morning & happy Friday 🤍 Good morning & welcome to 2026 🤍 As one year fades and another begins, I’ve been thinking about the quiet lessons the seasons leave behind. 🌿

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