Why Aligning with the Seasons Makes Sense

Our modern culture often pushes us to set goals and act immediately as soon as the calendar flips to January, yet this approach frequently leads to burnout or a sense of failure. Consider 2nd Friday in January—Quitters Day—the day when gym attendance drops and people abandon their New Year’s resolutions, just two weeks after they’re made. This pattern reflects a deeper issue: the rush to act without pausing to reflect on what we truly want and why. The busy holiday season leaves little room for introspection, and the winter months, by their very nature, are not the ideal time for growth and action.

Nature offers us a wiser rhythm. As Ralph Waldo Emerson wisely said, "Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." In the winter, plants and animals conserve energy, rest, and prepare for the active months ahead. If we saw flowers blooming in January, we wouldn’t marvel at their productivity—we’d worry about their ability to survive the seasons to come. As humans, we are no different. We thrive when we honor our natural cycles, giving ourselves time to restore and gather energy before stepping into action. Just as the seasons progress from winter’s rest to spring’s awakening, our own growth is most sustainable when we move with intention through these phases.

This retreat series is designed to align your personal and professional growth with the seasons’ wisdom. By starting in March, as spring’s energy begins to stir, we create space to reconnect with ourselves after winter’s stillness. This allows us to dream, plan, and act in harmony with the rhythms of nature. Instead of forcing productivity during a time meant for rest, we can nurture ourselves, build clarity, and embrace growth at the right time—ensuring that, like the healthiest plants in a thriving garden, we have the energy to bloom, grow, and flourish through the months ahead.