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I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.

Mother Teresa

Dear Reader,

Did you feel that ever-so-subtle shift this week? It was just a nudge, but enough to stir a part of myself that has been sleeping. It arrived on Tuesday, the 3rd of February, winter’s midpoint. The seasonal shift is underway, and while not over yet, all that holds deep dormancy in place is loosening its grip. Every tree is acutely aware.

Here in maple country, the buzz is palpable. Whether it comes from those who tend a sugarbush or from the trees themselves, I am not sure. I’ve come to appreciate what the ever-so-slowly increasing daytime temps mean to so many. Those who run the sugar houses that dot the northeast will soon call upon their own stored energy to tend to all the preparations. So in tune with their stand of maples, they will note the slightest sign that it's time to tap.

You don't have to produce maple syrup to align with this shift. Follow along by observing your own trees and shrubs. Pick one or two and check on them weekly. What changes do you see? There will be something new each week. My focus is always on the leaf buds that will oh so gradually begin to swell. It’s a slow process, but a keen eye will catch the shifts as they occur. It would be an interesting practice to track your energy as you watch your tree or shrub, and note whether you are in sync.

What you may not have been aware of is that even through the period of deepest dormancy, trees continue their lines of communication, focusing on the sharing of resources. Midwinter is the time to take stock, to check in on your physical and mental resources. What is in short supply, and what is abundant enough to share? In another time, this is when root cellars were checked, hay bales counted, and good neighbors helped one another to make it through the final weeks.

You may not be dependent on your own supply of fruits and vegetables, but you have emotional reserves that could perhaps use some replenishment. This season’s midpoint is an opportune time to consider a small step to make the weeks ahead less burdensome for you and a friend or neighbor. Here’s one way you might do that as we inch our way out of winter.

I’ve often shared my thoughts here on health autonomy. Working towards that for myself and inspiring others to do the same is what gets me going each day. There are many paths to reclaiming autonomy, but one common roadblock is self-doubt. Today, as much of what you were conditioned to trust crumbles, this doubt is amplified. But your inner voice within will never lead you astray.

One direct way to practice hearing your inner voice is to learn to support yourself and your family through acute colds, flus, and other viruses. This is a marvelous way to learn about Gemmos and your body at the same time. Last fall, I released a new acute care book, specifically written as a how-to guide for those unfamiliar with Gemmo Extracts. What would make this exploration even more meaningful? Take a lesson from our tree friends and pair up with a friend or two and create your own Gemmo Support Team.

A few of my colleagues who share in he power of forming small communities recently helped me put together a recording that is posted below. We bring together our five unique voices and perspectives to invite you to consider this timely step. Starting now, you will be just in time to help one another through those change-of-season illnesses that arise.

There was never a time in my life when working together in small communities felt more significant. While you can certainly dive into this topic on your own, you will miss the richness of fulfiling a shared need with others. Complementary to the theme of inner guidance, I want to recommend this Michael Meade podcast episode, Finding Guidance in Your Life. It is rich with the wisdom I’ve come to expect from Meade and quite accessible to those new tapping into your inner voice or for those of us who could benefit from updating our toolkit.

Until next week,

Forming Your Gemmo Team

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