Embrace the darkness

Okay NOW we are really in the season of Winter my friends. How are you feeling?

We are in the season of darkness. The season of quiet. The season of going within.

Last month on 21^st June we celebrated the shortest day of the year (or the longest night), and so as the southern hemisphere begins to turn her face towards the sun again, you could spend the next 2 months complaining about the dark and cold OR … you could embrace the darkness.

1. Embrace the darkness physically.

I think this is the easiest one. Mind you I jump into cold water daily and do silly dances on the beach. *grin* … Move your body at dusk or dawn. Walk your dog or cat or bird (or yourself) … yep in the dark WITHOUT your music or podcast … feel, sense and see what happens in nature during these almost light times. The world is alive but the creatures are more still. The air is cooler and fresher. The light is different … more subtle, more gentle, more ambient. You might get some awesome photos at these times.

Another cool thing to do in these months of extra darkness is connecting with the Moon. The Moon is brighter, more visible and more accessible when it is dark. You could do Full Moon Bathing – sitting or lying under the full moon, like you would the sun, and soaking up the ‘rays’. Give it a go for 10-20 minutes. You could do meditation at the same time. Note #1 – some people do this naked, but you can do it clothed. Note #2 – this can be done inside as long as the moon rays are coming directly through a window onto you. Note #3 - it doesn’t have to be under a full moon, you can still get the benefits anytime of the month, it’s just stronger on a full moon. *See the end of this article for a special Moonology offer*

• Embrace the darkness mentally.

When you move into the season of Winter do you hear yourself saying: “I hate the cold” or “Winter sucks!” or “I can’t do anything now, because it’s too dark.” The thoughts we think and things we say to ourselves are what we begin to see in our lives. My suggestion is to notice those repetitive negative things you say about Winter and start to change them for more supportive thoughts or affirmations (as Louise Hay called them). Eg. “I am willing to embrace the cold.” Or “I am so lucky I have warm clothes and a heater to keep me warm.” Or “I always find creative ways to stay warm.” Or “Winter is a fun time of year.” Or “I am willing to embrace the dark.” *Note – ask me about meditation, eft tapping and other tools that I use for shifting my mental state when I get stuck.

• Embrace the darkness emotionally.

Winter is the time when the energy of the planet contracts and you will probably find yourself feeling stuck or stagnant. If you feel resentful, restricted, angry or frustrated … you are not embracing the cycles of life. There is meant to be yin and yang. Rest and action. Light and dark. So, it’s time to lean into the emotional darkness you feel and address it. That’s what Winter gives you permission to do. Get your journal out and write it all down. Book a session with a therapist or coach and talk it out. Find a quiet beach and scream it to the ocean. Scribble on post-it notes and burn them. Get a big sheet of paper and paint or draw it. ***Most important – DO NOT KEEP IT INSIDE. Darkness that is not expressed festers in the body and creates illness.

• Embrace the darkness spiritually.

Winter represents the spiritual wisdom time of the year. In the medicine wheel – Spring is about new life. Summer is a celebration. Autumn is reaping rewards. Winter is ending and lessons learnt. What in your life needs to finish up, get closure, note the lessons and close the chapter?

The darkness of the spirit is not the end of life (necessarily) … it is the end of an era. It is part of a cycle that is never-ending. You are not going to stay here in Winter for long. The darkness turns to light. The cold to warm. The night to day. I know that you might feel (sometimes) like the situation you are in will never end. But that’s not the truth. The only reason why things in your life keep replaying or repeating, is because you have not let go of the thoughts and behaviours that support them.

There is a lot you can do to embrace the dark side of yourself and the darkness outside during this time of Winter. And as an extra support for you, my Viber-friends, I am offering special Moonology Oracle Card readings to tap into the wisdom of the Moon which will give you guidance on your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing that you can apply to your life right now. It’s 60 minutes for $66 – online, by phone or in-person - for the month of July. Mention that you saw this special offer in the Vibe Magazine. To book or ask if this offer is right for you send me an email at pipcoleman@yahoo.com.au

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Pip Coleman – Divine-ologist, Life Coach, Bowen Therapist, Reiki Master & Advanced Angel Intuitive