The shortest day of the year is the beginning of the season of the Kidneys and carries the theme of embracing your own darkness. Coming into the season of the kidneys it is important to embrace this shift nature has for us.
Shorter days mean more time inside and longer hours of rest. The cold gives us time to slow down, to stay warm, to nourish our selves.
The kidneys are responsible for the growth and development of our bones, our endocrine system (all of our hormones), our immunity (production of WBC) and the proper functioning of our adrenals (our internal fire). The kidneys love routine, they crave to be grounded and nourished and they house the emotion of fear.
Sleep more, eat warm foods, wear warm clothes, take warm baths, connect with those you love.