The shortest day of the year, the first day of winter, or Winter Solstice celebrates the power of faith. The faith we must have that the light will return. The faith we most hold that, like the sleeping seeds beneath the earth, our own seeds of creativity will once again sprout, grow, and bear fruit. This is the season to reach out to those we love and spend time in laughter, stillness, and communion. This is not the season of bustle, but the season of hibernation and rest. As the earth gently sleeps, so must we. All is in suspended animation.
How out of touch are we humans in our era? Instead of suspension of activity, the days around Winter Solstice have become the season of madly rushing about shopping, in frenetic “preparing for the holiday,” and ignoring the call this season is making for rest, renewal, and regeneration. It is not lazy to enjoy a cup of tea with a friend, to read a good book by the fire, to spend time contemplating what your life has been this year and what you would like it to be in 2019. Ignore the call for dreaming at your own peril.
This is also the season of “Seasonal Affective Disorder.” It’s the time when so many of my patients express angst, despair, and hopelessness. It’s the time I have found myself experiencing those very same feelings. Yesterday I realized I had over-extended my “coping cushion” between moving, changes in my business, sick parents, and attempting to maintain my “normal pace” of life. The inevitable crash had to happen.
I have a supplement that I created for myself and my patients for when this happens. It’s called Seravive and it’s amazing. I am not trying to sell supplements with this blog. Rather, I am writing a cautionary tale for any who resonate with this message. Ayurvedic medicine says that when you change your clothes in each season, you also change your daily routine and your dietary choices to match. In our fast-paced, disconnected world, sometimes it takes a nosedive and a really good look at the grass from the plane before we are alerted to pull up and self-correct our flight path.
May this full moon and Winter Solstice be a time of dreaming, reflecting, and renewal for you. I would love to hear how you celebrated. My husband and I will be in ceremony tonight and will hold you in our hearts and prayers. The sun and the light will return. May your visions be clear for your future.
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Big love,
Dr. Keesha
P.S.: If you have been feeling like the things that used to bring you joy are not doing it anymore. If you are struggling with your mood. If you find you lack motivation, energy, and passion for your life, job, family, and responsibilities, that could be depression. You can try Seravive. It works really well for me. DO NOT TAKE METHYLATED B12 with it however, because it contains Methyl B already. So hold off on B12 if you are already taking it and only take the Seravive. You start with 4 caps in the am and 4 at noon. You can titrate that dose back once you are feeling better. I will often combine Seravive with NT Balance if I am also craving sugar. NT Balance helps balance dopamine (creates addiction, low libido, lack of focus, fatigue, and low motivation). You can take 2 in the am and 2 at noon. They are both stimulating and should not be taken in the evening because they might interfere with sleep.
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Thank you for this! I’ve been feeling a strong pull to hibernate and slow down, yet feeling the tension from other cues around me. It’s freeing to be reminded that there is nothing wrong with slowing down…indeed, I always benefit from listening to my body. Blessings and Merry Christmas!
I am 65, very healthy, but one of these types who voraciously reads books related to health. I bought the AUTOIMMUNE PUZZLE book for a dear friend who may have RA. First, I read it. WOW!!! What an amazing book!!!!
You asked for comments. This is our first Christmas without a single gift exchange. NO STRESS. Instead of presents, we are enjoying PRESENCE as in TIME spent enjoying several small gatherings with various friends. As for being charitable, we “give” in some fashion basically every day of the year. Life is good!!!