Hugge. Depression. Winter Blues.

This month I have been talking, as much as I have been able, about Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD… Winter Blues. Cabin Fever. Climbing the walls. You know, what happens every year when everything is cold, wet, cold, dark, cold, snowy. The holidays are over. There isn’t much to look forward to but warmer months. Easter is still 3 months away in January.. 

For many people this month is more than just a “month to get through”. This month is agonizing. Depression. Sadness. Sorrow. Claustrophobia and anxiety.. combined, these things make this month, the darkest, coldest of the year, a major problem. 

HUGGE

One thing we can do to help alleviate some of this, is something the Danes have created and perfected; Hugge. Pronounced “hoo-ga”, its old Norse meaning is “to comfort”.  It is a simple practice of embracing the cold and dark months by resting, focusing on home and family. The use of natural materials to help create a haven of warmth and rest is the epitome of Hugge principles. 

But you don’t hugge alone!  No!! You pull together family and you read together. Snuggle before the fireplace or candles and chat. Candles and fireplaces are very important in the concept of hugge. They invoke feelings of warmth and connectedness. You drink warm drinks like homemade hot chocolate or teas. Baking, turned into a family event, is another way to embrace the concept of hugge. Gatherings with friends during this time is important as well. 

All of these things work together to make this time a time of rest, relaxation and joy. It’s a great way to reframe what can be for many, a really depressing time of year. Even with all these great ideas, depression can still be a major issue. Depression, sorrow and sadness, wreaks havoc on any ability to have fun.

DEPRESSION

Now- sometimes we do need to allow sorrow and sadness do what it needs to do. Maybe you have had some loss in the previous months or year that you just haven’t taken time to process. This season is a great time to allow that grieving to take place. Yes. I said allow yourself time to process and grieve. Give yourself permission to grieve. If the deep feelings are still there, allow them to be released. 

However, if these emotions are a problem for you, or you just can’t seem to shake them, that is where I can be of some help. Come and see me. We don’t have to discuss the issues. We don’t even have to relive the events. I simply ask your subconscious what the problems are, where they are, and then, release them. By releasing them, I mean, I swipe a magnet 3 times over your governing meridian. That simple act, is enough for the body to release whatever trapped emotions are stuck. 

Yes, I am fully aware that this is bizarre and how can it work. I am fully aware that there are questions.. Lots of questions. 

The Governing Meridian is one that connects to all the meridians throughout the body. Meridians come from the ancient Chinese. Currently, acupuncturists are still using them to bring healing to the body in the medical field. Swiping my hand or a magnet, because our bodies are electrical, releases the energy of the trapped emotions.

Where is God in all this? Well… He created us to be energetic beings. I am continually talking to Him and asking Him along with asking the body, what needs to happen in a session. We are partners in each session. 

Intrigued? Let’s talk. Message me today! 

Blessings,

Vicki