Winter is very much here again and as mentioned in previous posts it can be very challenging to stay connected to nature and your spirituality. Last year I suggested things like reading blogs (like ours, YAY) and doing some in home gardening.

This year I am looking for more ways to connect and I think I am slowly getting there…

This year I was fortunate to experience a trip to the Dominican. Where resort life is not for me, I did enjoy the nature and warmth as well as some of the local wildlife. Seeing rock water formations was fascinating to me and I very much enjoyed exploring. Its not for everyone and not always in the budget but one way to reconnect with nature is to get yourself someplace where the weather is a little more hospitable.

Another fun idea to stay connected to your spirituality is to get out and do things with your fellow pagans. This coming week we will be having an Interfaith Celebration at a local church and each year the Grove of NS Druids sets up a little table and we are happy to chat with anyone who comes by. Events like this are a great way to see other paths; broaden your horizons; become inspired by others and connect with the community which can help to enhance your own connection.

Its not getting outside but I have been researching companion planting and really planning out my garden for next year in hopes of getting a better yield than last year. I find I have things that thrive and others that pretty well laugh in my face… I am trying to improve on my relationship with peppers. My biggest challenge is deer. We have a couple families of deer who come though and love to enjoy the salad bar. Just my luck.

Additionally, you can always read books about nature to help stay connected to your values. Last year I read a series of three books by a New York Times Bestselling Author, Peter Wohlleben. Where they are not directly Pagan they had a lot to do with nature and in a season where finding the beauty of nature can be more challenging, these books were a phenomenal read. Peter’s books, The Hidden Life of Trees, The Inner Life of Animals and The Secret Wisdom of Nature are a must read.

I hope this read has been helpful, the days are getting longer here and I now go to work with light and come home with a bit too…

Blessed be