Today in Focus How to fall in love with winter
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Jan 12, 2026 
Katherine May, an author acclaimed for her book Wintering, shares her insights on embracing the winter months. She delves into the concept of wintering as both a survival strategy and a metaphor for life's darker times. Katherine highlights the importance of rest and the restorative power of winter's stillness. She discusses simple practices to make winter cozy and nurturing, while also advocating for gentle habits over punitive resolutions. Throughout, she emphasizes winter as a unique opportunity for personal renewal and cultural storytelling.
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Winter As A Restorative Crucible
- Winter has its own beauty and bodily purpose for restoration and reflection.
- May calls winter the crucible of the year for tilling over the previous year and preparing the next.
Respect Winter Sleep Rhythms
- Accept natural winter sleep patterns, including historical 'first and second sleeps'.
- Use middle-of-night wakefulness for gentle activities like reading or contemplation.
Light And Cosiness At Home
- Make your home warmly lit with candles and lamps to create a nourishing winter atmosphere.
- Treat homecare as deliberate, pleasurable tending rather than stifling isolation.
