Second Advent: Cultivating Warmth for Mind, Body, and Energy
- Justine Ferland
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
The second Sunday of Advent reminds us of warmth as a form of regulation for physical, emotional, and relational wellbeing.
In the dark months, warmth helps the body relax, the mind settle, and the spirit feel nourished.
Warmth Practices
Physical Warmth: Layer clothing, wrap in a blanket, sip a hot herbal tea. Let your body notice comfort.
Emotional Warmth: Reflect on gratitude, jot down small joys or glimmers.
Mentally notice moments of connection.
Emotional warmth stabilizes mood and energy.
Co-Regulation: Sit with a pet, hug a loved one, or simply allow yourself to rest near someone safe. Social warmth supports emotional resilience.
Closing Reflection
Ask yourself: Who or what nourishes your resilience today?
Let warmth be an anchor as the season deepens.
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Author & Photographer: Justine Ferland
Justine Ferland is a psychologist, educator, and integrative health and wellbeing coach with over two decades of experience supporting people in cultivating resilience, performance, and grounded daily practices. Through SEELEDU, she blends lifestyle medicine, somatic awareness, and nature-based wisdom to help individuals strengthen presence, energy, and everyday wellbeing. All photographs in this article were taken during her own outdoor practices and seasonal fieldwork in the Black Forest.
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