Source http://zenhabits.net/december-retreat/
By Leo Babauta
December can be a cold and dark month for many people, a time of lowered energy while still being very busy.
For that reason, I find that’s an amazing time for:
- Retreat: Take a little time out of my busy year for a little quiet solitude and turning inward, creating space for silence, contemplation and mindfulness.
- Reflection: This quiet time is a time to reflect on how the year has gone, and how I’d like to move into the new year. We don’t often give ourselves enough time for reflection, as we’re always busy in activity.
- Letting go: What have we become burdened with over the past year? Over the past decade? This time of turning inward is also a great time to let go of burdens, resentments, etc.
It’s a season for retreat and reflection, for me. Let’s talk about how that can look.<…