The paradox of February is perhaps that the extreme weather we get (2 feet of snow here after a dry winter, for example) is in contrast with the lengthening days, the increased energy and outward focus. The hibernation instinct releases its grip.
The desire to spend more time outside, being more physically active in daylight is often frustrated by snow and rain………Margaret Atwood’s poem February depicts it as a transitional month.
Many people battle depression or experience a lowering of the spirits & energy in winter. People who suffer from SAD start to feel better as days noticeably lengthen. Up in the Arctic the sun has returned and people are becoming happy again. Next month many countries will put their clocks forward and suddenly the evenings are restored.
Journal prompt: What do you notice in yourself as the days get longer? Think about your physical, mental and emotional energy.
Do you notice any annual patterns or rhythms?
Is there anything in February which lifts your spirits? A ritual? An annual event? If not, what could you introduce?