Stocking Up On Time For The Winter

Time…

It’s the season of the Cardinal Earth ,  which means winter has arrived in full force… We have now entered the fourth and last quadrant of the zodiac.  When we look at the world around us through the lens of its four distinct seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter—we may begin to understand it.  Then there are the three modes, which correspond to the beginning, middle, and end of each season: Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable. At this stage, it’s time to introduce the four elements: Fire , Earth , Air , and Water . The elements reveal the type of energy that will influence each season. Over time, you will have a deeper understanding of how each of the components communicate with one another, and you will become aware that you are at the center of it all.

Cardinal Earth is in effect from December 22nd to January 19th, just around the Winter Solstice. The winter solstice is the darkest day of the year because the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. The majority of the leaves have already fallen to the ground, and the temperature has dropped significantly. As a result, we learn how to be resourceful.

Success is measured by how well one makes use of the resources available to them. In the days when people lived off of hunting and gathering, it was very necessary for them to stock up on supplies well in advance of the days becoming shorter and the temperatures becoming colder. Because I believe that your time is one of the most valuable resources at your disposal, that is what I will be focusing on for this season.  Now let’s stock up!

This time of year is all about making the most of the time you have here on Earth and ensuring that you have all you need to make it through the harsh winters ahead. Metaphorically speaking. However, if we are honest with ourselves, having a good grip on the concept of time, on the other hand, is one of the most essential as well as challenging life skills. Time’s importance to each and every one of life’s moments is something that has been ingrained in our minds ever since we were little. 

To accomplish what you have set out to do, you are going to have to allocate a specific period of time every day. You will be able to accomplish your goals only if you make effective use of the information and resources you have been given. TIME. The passage of time will occur at the same rapid pace as the changing of the seasons and the rising and setting of the sun. The question is, in what capacity are you planning to use it?

Recently, I went to a success circle that was just for female business owners. During this time, we spoke about setting goals for ourselves and how to make the most of December and the end of the year overall. To begin, we were tasked with establishing our main goal.  Were we looking to improve our financial situation, spend more time with our family, or spend more time with ourselves?  Once we determined our goal, we had a discussion about how to move the needle forward. One topic discussed was spending one additional hour per day on activities that bring us closer to achieving our goal and defining what that accomplishment will look like.

The next step was to decide what it was that we would do for a mere hour a day to make this happen.  I emphasize the word “mere” because the solution is, in all honesty, that simple. When you take a look at your day-to-day life and are really honest with yourself, you will realize exactly how much of this precious resource you throw away. No matter if you’re browsing through social media, watching television, or even reading (for entertainment of course ;), you’re wasting TIME. Yup, I SAID IT!

Believe me when I say that I am also guilty of all of the things listed above. And what I want to bring to your attention is the fact that we make these decisions, whether consciously or subconsciously.  You may not be able to skip the daily rat race back and forth to work, but WHAT IF you listened to a book, phoned a friend, or used a transcription app to create your next blog post, shopping list, or book?! How absolutely incredible would it be if that happened?!

This season, I strongly recommend that you MAKE THE TIME! When working with Cardinal Earth , the primary focus is on making effective use of the materials that have been provided to you. TIME is one of your most precious resources.. As I already stated, it makes no difference what got you here. To benefit from these Educational Offerings, I am not asking you to share your deepest or darkest secrets. I’m simply requesting that you learn to acknowledge with them. Your secrets, as always, are safe with you.  

Life is multiple trips around the sun, and working with the elements has definitely changed the way I travel.  If you want to learn more about more about how working with the elements can help you in designing your own unique path, please visit www.braggindesign.com for a one-of-a-kind approach to self-care that will have you Nurturing Yourself with Nature in no time! 

Let this trip around the sun serve as an inspiration for your own personal journey. 

You’ve arrived. 

It’s okay to take care of yourself!

SELINA BRAGG-PASTIAN

Selina Bragg-Pastian: I became a student of the Arts in my childhood. A student of the cosmos in my teens. An educator of nutrition in my 20’s. An educator of the arts in my 30’s. A Kundalini Reiki practitioner in my 40’s. I am a lifelong learner. Newly discovering that all the while I have been cultivating my path. Combining all of my past teachings of Art, Nutrition, the Stars and Energy Work to create a self-care offering that uses nature as a modality. A realization that truly helped me reconnect to Nature and learn to Nurture myself.

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