In learning about the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi I came across the idea of living according to the seasons. Apparently there was a benefit to doing so. Did I actually live according to the seasons or was I guilty of living the same life year round?
What I found was both eye opening and inspiring. I thought I might share some of my findings.
According to Rachel in her article 7 Powerful Ways to Live With the Seasons Any Day of the Year, “Living with the seasons is the most natural way of living out there…However, most people have fallen away from seasonal living and no longer remember what it means.”
So what would the benefit of living with the season bring? When you begin to notice the changes that each season brings, and adjust your life accordingly you may find yourself more in sync with your own rhythms. Your mental health may benefit from the small changes you make.
Learning to “live slightly different” with each season whether it be adjusting your diet, your routines, and even your sleep will pay off in your quality of life.
Taking the time to notice the changes in daylight hours, the differences in temperature and even the type of foliage each season brings will help you to become more in tune with the world around you.
Let’s continue on this journey as we investigate how living seasonally is beneficial to living a more fulfilling life.
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