S6:15 EP91: The Art of Hibernation

Animals understand that winter is a time for retreat and rest. They know that surviving the harshness of winter means living differently - sometimes even entering a liminal state of being: hibernation. And while human beings don't hibernate per say, there's a lot we can learn from the rhythms of the natural world. Whether it's ignoring 'clock time,' embracing 'denning,' or 'The Watch,' there are many ways to encourage a joyful engagement with our body and mind's need for seasonal rest. As Shakespeare wrote - 'a sad tale's best for winter' - there's something about this time of year that merges the melancholy with the imaginative, the darkness with the light. Instead of hiding from the contradictions, let's embrace them.  special thanks to Chris Marquette for his piano playing on this episode!  ---- Subscribe to Born of Wonder on Substack https://bornofwonder.substack.com Support Born of Wonder on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bornofwonder  www.bornofwonder.com -------   The Art of Hibernation by Katherine May https://katherinemay.substack.com/p/the-art-of-hibernation    What Is Hibernation? https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/what-is-hibernation#:~:text=A%20hibernating%20animal's%20metabolism%20slows,to%20survive%20being%20frozen%20solid.    Good King Wenceslaus - Lincoln Cathedral Choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBgMwGVe6pU    The Real Story of Good King Wenceslaus https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/real-story-good-king-wenceslas-carol/