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BOOK OF
ALL
SEASONS
A PEACEFUL FLOW
LIVING IN TUNE
WITH NATURE
FILL-IN PAGES
your seasons,
your year
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Clearing out what you no longer need—both literally and
figuratively—lounging around, and sleeping more: winter has its uses.
1 Winter is a time for resting and quiet
time in your life. Just like with nature,
it’s a time for seeds to germinate
underground. Winter is about
stillness—about not having to grow
or build anything for a while.
See winter as a time to exhale,
says author, coach and
pastor Arjan Broers.

And which activities are you willing to end?
This will all leave you with more time and space for yourself.
Which wishes for
winter are you
happy to let go of?
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Spring says: Make room for something new, but take it easy.
1 The moment when spring
announces itself is one of both
comfort and promise. The
silence, the bareness of winter,
is nearly over. Nature awakens
and stretches its limbs like
a baby. In spring, the days
grow longer, and trees and
plants start to bud.

Summer is the season of being free (for a while).
The perfect opportunity to take stock and take a step back.
1 For many people, summer is the season in which
they have some free time. A vacation offers a
chance to truly press that pause button and take
stock, says clinical psychologist Paula Redmond.
It gives you the opportunity to address needs that
have been shortchanged because of your work
or busy home life.

What are you grateful for this
time of year and why?
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Autumn is more than merely a time in between summer and winter;
it has its own unique charms. You just need to see them.
1 Autumn is often seen as a
challenging period. Summer is
over, and so is spontaneous
outdoor life. What’s more,
the seemingly endless winter is
about to begin. You might feel
more like hiding out in cozy
cafés than going to work.

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Do you have any special or personal rituals, perhaps?
For example: Making the fi rst hearty stew of the season.
Explore, and expand on, them here.