I might have misunderstood but I thought it was interesting that you noted that if you escape depression in February, then March is all the worse — like there is no running from it. It reminds me of when I have something important to do so my body pretends it doesn’t have a cold for a few days when it really does, and the second I relax I’m completely flattened. It makes me wonder what would happen if you were in the sunshine all winter long (from a scientific point of view, not as nosy advice). I skipped winter last last year, but the circumstances were too unique to pull out any seasonal mood lessons.
I so love that you’ve embraced this idea. TBH, I’ve wondered these last few years how you’ve managed with all you do in February. I applaud 👏🏻 you for this new view on the inky months. And here’s to beautiful spring flowers 💐 and all the wonders of a burgeoning season in our part of the world. 💚
"Going to ground" sounds a bit enchanted to me... as in, before my eyes you transform from upright human being to a layer of rich, flat earth with the occasional glint of mineral catching in the sun. Makes good sense, right?
Thank you Kelsey. Going to ground, hibernating, retreating has been highly undervalued , replaced by achieving, producing, and busyness becoming a virtue. I am celebrating your “ going to ground”. Well done. Caroline
Good to read your message today Kelsey and I love that you're going to ground a good nourishing place to be as we wait for the budding and greening of spring. Sending best wishes to you under your blanket and I know you will emerge revived and renewed.
Hi Kelsey, I have a cold and I grabbed hold of "Going to Ground" as something I'm doing right now, burrowing under blankets and drinking tea. And mostly grumbling, "Bloody hell... when is this going to be over?" Thanks for giving me something from the Notebook that I really wanted to read today. And hugs to you so that you can make it through too.
I might have misunderstood but I thought it was interesting that you noted that if you escape depression in February, then March is all the worse — like there is no running from it. It reminds me of when I have something important to do so my body pretends it doesn’t have a cold for a few days when it really does, and the second I relax I’m completely flattened. It makes me wonder what would happen if you were in the sunshine all winter long (from a scientific point of view, not as nosy advice). I skipped winter last last year, but the circumstances were too unique to pull out any seasonal mood lessons.
That’s interesting, skipping winter. I wonder what would happen if I went to Australia in February and March?
There’s only one way to find out. Next book of poems, Aussie book tour!
I wish!!!
I so love that you’ve embraced this idea. TBH, I’ve wondered these last few years how you’ve managed with all you do in February. I applaud 👏🏻 you for this new view on the inky months. And here’s to beautiful spring flowers 💐 and all the wonders of a burgeoning season in our part of the world. 💚
Thanks Nicole! Yes, going to ground will be much easier!!
"Going to ground" sounds a bit enchanted to me... as in, before my eyes you transform from upright human being to a layer of rich, flat earth with the occasional glint of mineral catching in the sun. Makes good sense, right?
Ooh, I like this interpretation!
Thank you Kelsey. Going to ground, hibernating, retreating has been highly undervalued , replaced by achieving, producing, and busyness becoming a virtue. I am celebrating your “ going to ground”. Well done. Caroline
Thank you, Caroline!
Good to read your message today Kelsey and I love that you're going to ground a good nourishing place to be as we wait for the budding and greening of spring. Sending best wishes to you under your blanket and I know you will emerge revived and renewed.
Thank you Medwyn!
Hi Kelsey, I have a cold and I grabbed hold of "Going to Ground" as something I'm doing right now, burrowing under blankets and drinking tea. And mostly grumbling, "Bloody hell... when is this going to be over?" Thanks for giving me something from the Notebook that I really wanted to read today. And hugs to you so that you can make it through too.
I’m so glad you have “going to ground” too! Here’s to us both feeling better!
Hang in there. We’ll make it through. ❤️
Thanks! You’re absolutely right. April is coming.
“No winter lasts forever. No spring skips its turn.” ~Hal Boreland
Meanwhile we’ll get cozy and hibernate a bit.
Cozy is the plan!
Hello Kelsey! Nice to hear from you. February has been rough for me too. It always is. Glad the weight of it is lifting for you!