Winter Hibernation

I read a post yesterday by Danni over at The Whimsical Cottage about hibernating and I realized that's exactly what I've been doing lately!  Now that the whirlwind of Holidays is over and packed away, I find myself wanting to do nothing more than curl up in front of the TV whenever I'm home.  Even things I know I should be doing end up taking a back seat.  However, it is that time of year. Winter tends to be a bleak and dreary season outside which inevitably leads to a lot of couch time.  And, let's face it, the Holidays are exhausting!

So I say, while we wait for the return of the Sun at Imbolc, let's be lazy!  Revel in being unmotivated and just take it easy for a couple weeks.  Do only what must be done and enjoy a little relaxation.  The wheel will be turning again soon so, as much as possible, do what the current season dictates and hibernate!

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~ Heathen

Comments

Danni said…
Enjoy lazing about! I know I have been! :)
January 19, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Anonymous said…
I don't celebrate the Sun at Imbolc. For me it's a stretching time, time to slowly get back into the groove. Ostara is the time for me to look to the Sun again.

Great post Heathen, I look just like that polar bear right now.
January 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM
The Artful Gypsy aka Wendy the Very Good Witch said…
Well happy hibernating to you! I've been doing plenty of that myself. Not sure if I already said this in a previous comment, I probably did....but I LOVE your new wall paper and banner her. The neutrals with owl just speak of winter...so perfect for the season. Enjoy the Full Moon!
January 20, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Róisín said…
Hear hear for idleness! Thanks for this post missus; I don't normally need much encouragment to be lazy but it's nice to have it endorsed by someone else ;) Hope all is well with you and have a wonderful lazy weekend!
Roisin x
January 22, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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