When you think about it you will recognize how cyclical nature is. Whether it’s the phases of the moon, menstrual cycles, sleep cycles, and of course the changing of the seasons, nature never remains static.
How to Live in Tune with the Seasons:Benefits of Seasonal Living by Alex G. Shearer in the October 24th posting of Health addresses these natural cycles.
We cannot function for long in high periods of activity without taking time to rest. Our modern world pushes us to constantly be on the go. We need to spend time outdoors in natural light, but most of us spend the majority of our time inside.
We stay up later due to electrical lights, and set an alarm to wake up earlier to meet the demands of our day. The result being that we are totally out of touch with our natural rhythms.
According Helen Carefoot in her article Living Seasonally is a Great Way to Reap Longevity;
“Modern technology has made it much easier for us to adapt to the seasons, ensuring we don’t have to change our behaviors too much as the seasons shift.”
Shearer points out, “We live in a society that values productivity, efficiency, and constant progress…” However, there is a value to “…allowing the ebb and flow of nature to influence our lives.”
Some of the benefits mentioned are:
Escaping monotony
Connecting with nature
Embracing change
Sleeping deeper
Reducing anxiety
How can this be accomplished? Shearer recommends things like eating seasonally, embracing cozy winter nights, creating seasonal rituals, and aligning our sleep cycle with the sun.
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