Discover the enriching lessons of winter through practices that promote rest, contemplation, and rejuvenation, including rituals for self-care, slow living, mindfulness, and creativity. Perfect for fans of Wintering and How to Do Nothing. Wintering is the practice of slowing down to rest and recuperate, just as nature does in the quiet winter months. This enchanting little book makes it easy to discover the joys of these essential pauses that allow us to nourish our bodies, quiet our minds, and rejuvenate our spirits so we can welcome the bright promises of spring. A mix of evocative photography and charming illustration enriches the experience, inviting us to browse, linger, contemplate, and engage with the reflections and suggestions.
Organized around the five senses--with advice on what to see, what to listen for, what to touch, how to breathe, and how to taste--these pages make it easy to create your own wintering practice through:
- Nature-inspired rituals for rest, stillness, and contemplation
- Recipes, meditations, and creative projects to encourage slow living
- Inspiration from wintering traditions throughout the world
- And so much more.
Brimming with enlightening lessons and lovely, nature-inspired artwork throughout, this cozy companion from the author of
A Little Book of Japanese Contentments reminds us that moments of peace, beauty, and joy are always available if we know how to look for them.
EASY GUIDE TO SELF-CARE: This petite handbook-sized volume is filled with inspiring wisdom and simple-to-follow tips, offering easy ways to incorporate rituals for well-being into our everyday lives.
DIGITAL DETOX: Filled with screen-free activities,
The Pleasures of Wintering offers an enriching alternative for anyone exhausted by social media and invites us to experience the joys of being present, slowing down, and embracing simple pleasures.
WELLNESS GIFT: This beautifully designed hardcover book is infinitely giftable to friends, family, partners, co-workers, students, or anyone who needs a gentle pick-me-up.
Perfect for:
- Meditators and mindfulness practitioners
- Nature enthusiasts and people interested in cold-water plunging and other forms of contrast therapy
- Anyone interested in digital detoxing and stress relief
- Crafters, artists, knitters, journalers, or anyone seeking to kickstart a creative habit
- Readers of personal development and self-help bestsellers like Wintering and How to Do Nothing
