The Joy of Wintering
How to Rest, Reconnect and Rejuvenate with Creativity and Conscious Living
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:12th Sep '24
Should be back in stock very soon
{"description": "*The Joy of Wintering* explores the importance of rest and rejuvenation as essential components of a fulfilling life. The book emphasizes that the vibrant joys of spring can only be cultivated through intentional periods of rest and recuperation, regardless of one’s life stage. By drawing from various cultures that have long valued the practice of wintering, the author presents practical insights that celebrate rest rather than stigmatize it. This perspective encourages readers to embrace conscious living and compassion, fostering a deeper understanding of their own needs for downtime.
In a world increasingly marked by burnout and relentless productivity, this book serves as a timely reminder of the necessity of balance. It advocates for creating space for both productive and restorative phases, which can enhance creativity and clarity. Each chapter offers a wealth of practical activities, including craft projects, recipes, and meditative practices, aimed at helping readers reconnect with themselves. By engaging with the senses—what we see, hear, touch, taste, and breathe—the book provides a comprehensive toolkit for those seeking to unlock their potential and navigate the challenges of modern life with a renewed sense of purpose.
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How to rest, reconnect and rejuvenate through practical lessons, creativity and conscious living.
How to rest, reconnect and rejuvenate through practical lessons, creativity and conscious living.
The Joy of Wintering celebrates the ways in which the joys of spring are made possible at any stage of life by periods of rest and recuperation.
Through practical tips and lessons from cultures with a strong wintering tradition, learn why rest should be celebrated not stigmatised, and how to live more consciously and compassionately.
So many of us have experienced periods of burnout, influenced by a range of factors. This book is a rallying cry to make space for times of feast and fallow to improve productivity, make space for creativity and finding your presence in moments of clarity. It is for those who want to unlock their potential.
Drawing upon different cultures with a strong tradition of rest and recuperation, this book will be full of practical activities, inspirational quotes and aims to provide a space for readers to embrace stillness. The chapters cover: what we see, what to listen out for, what to touch, what to taste, what to breathe; including craft activities, recipes, meditations, and much more.
ISBN: 9780008653309
Dimensions: 181mm x 134mm x 25mm
Weight: 540g
256 pages