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Let\u2019s Retreat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

As Autumn sharply turns into Winter we find it is time to begin our retreat. Those once vividly bright leaves of orange, yellow and red are now merely mulch on the floor. They have been trodden over hundreds of times all whilst their former home settles into its hibernation. Its skeleton morphing into a silhouette on our horizons.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Thanks to my previous blog post <\/a> I have adored autumn more than usual this year. Even with the extra rain Autumn strongly remains my favourite season! That being said, I am ready for the next season. I am ready to retreat.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

The Holiday of Firsts<\/h4>\n\n

Once upon a time I was on holiday with a friend and her family. It was a holiday of firsts, my first time abroad, first holiday away from my parents and my first time away for 14 days. 14 whole days! When I first heard I\u2019d be on holiday for two solid weeks I was beyond excited. A chance to experience new things, see new sights, rest, retreat, and adventure. It was going to be marvellous. That\u2019s what I thought anyway.<\/p>\n\n

When I hit the tail end of the first week I very much met an emotional slump. There was still one whole, entirely long week left. I wasn\u2019t having a bad time, far from it, however all good things must come to an end (or so they say) and the holiday had already served its purpose. I had seen new things, I\u2019d had the adventures, I\u2019d retreated and rested. It left me with one question \u2018What now?\u2019<\/p>\n\n

The same is true for our lives. If we keep on going and going we are regularly left with the \u2018What Now\u2019 question. This is what I love about learning from nature and embracing seasons in our life. You see, although Autumn is my favourite season (and always will be), now that I\u2019ve reaped and sowed I\u2019m ready to prune. It\u2019s time to cut back the faffery (a new word you\u2019re welcome to use) and focus on keeping it simple. In short, it\u2019s time to retreat.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

What does it look like to Retreat?<\/h4>\n\n

I find that one of the biggest temptations that comes with the darker nights and the sense of retreating is to put the TV on. There is something special about lighting a candle, snuggling up under a blanket and settling down to binge on a new or well loved box set. However, that is only sustainable for so long. Just like the 14 day long holiday it becomes too much after awhile and suddenly I very much feel those cold, long, dark nights. That is why I\u2019ve found it\u2019s important to keep my evenings variable when it comes to this time of year. Inject some dopamine hits where the sun and all its yellows is no longer bringing it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

As I\u2019ve mentioned in my previous posts about wintering (The Importance of Wintering<\/a> and The Joy of Wintering<\/a>), being creative helps boosts those happiness hormones up no end. For this reason, and this reason alone, It made sense to start this transition in seasons off with a craft activity! I find craft packs fantastic because they allow me to properly switch off, I\u2019m not trying to make sure I\u2019m at peak creativity. I can retreat within my own calmness and just enjoy following the instructions, free from judgement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Macrame Star\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n

When these darker nights arrive and I\u2019m bored of the TV, my fingers become irritable. I think that\u2019s why I love doodling. I opted for this macrame set from Conscious Craft<\/a> to keep my fractious fingers at bay, and I\u2019m happy to let you know that it did work!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Let me set the scene. The sun had long since cast its shine yet the hours were still young. Even the cat had given up wishing to explore the darkness and wandered with a listless energy around the house. It wants to be living not sleeping. From the outside a bitter wind intermittently hits against the window wishing for us to feel its sting, but the house won\u2019t let it. Then a glow appears, small a first, the light gradually brightening the room, bringing its warmth with it. This small glimmer from a singular candlestick brings the joy and comfort needed as I sat down to begin a well needed distraction from the darkness beyond.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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It is from this scene I began my creative retreat. I wasn’t fully done with the TV, not just yet anyway. As this star macrame set is for Christmas I of course need to put on a Christmas film (The Holiday) to inspire me. It was helpful actually because this kit wasn\u2019t easy at first. I needed the comforting tones of the poorly written script to soothe me. The instructions can only be described as basic. They assumed a level of macrame knowledge I just didn\u2019t have, and so it needed a fair bit of head scratching and googling before I finally figured out how to macrame like a pro.<\/p>\n\n

Once I had figured it out I was able to finish the whole piece long before Cameron Diaz had learnt how to cry again, and now I have something to hang up with pride this Christmas. Not only did I create it but I didn\u2019t give up even when it was challenging! I\u2019m really proud of it, probably more than one should be of a craft item, however isn\u2019t that the point?\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

Why Retreat with a Craft?<\/h4>\n\n

Don\u2019t waste away this season of darkness. Embrace all elements of retreating and make it one you can thrive in with pride, relaxation and full of the happy hormones we\u2019ll be missing from the sun. You don\u2019t have to do this particular craft just simply give crafting a try. Although if you do the star let me know and I\u2019ll give you some tips.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Here\u2019s how I pick a craft:<\/h5>\n\n
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  2. Then I search sites that meet a value criteria. For this craft I was looking for something eco-friendly, so I knew Conscious Craft would be the perfect place to visit for that. Other values could be; from an independent seller<\/a>, cheap<\/a>, something a child could do<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n
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