Winter: renewal and inner peace ·
Winter is a time for renewal and inner peace. How to create an evening ritual of relaxation with a candle and a few minutes of quiet.
Winter is a natural time to slow down. Instead of fighting the short days, you can use them for a small evening ritual that brings back calm.
Switch off screens half an hour before bed. Light a candle and dim the room. Prepare a warm drink and sit or lie down so your body is fully supported.
Close your eyes and slowly move through the body from the feet to the crown. Pause at each part and consciously release tension. If it helps, quietly count your out-breaths.
Finish with one thought of gratitude for something from the day. The ritual needn't last longer than fifteen minutes; what matters is repeating it.