Into the Wonder Garden

Winter is nature’s season of hibernation—a time when the earth slows down, rests, and prepares for renewal. And honestly? Our bodies and hearts crave the same rhythm. The natural world encourages this pause, offering an opportunity to lean into the quieter pace of life. It’s as if Mother Nature herself is whispering, “It’s okay to slow down, to rest, to simply be.”

In our society, however, the tendency is often to fill these darker months with...