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February: Stirring Beneath The Soil
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February carries a different kind of energy than other months. The land hovers in a frigid pause, a threshold. Beneath the soil, roots remain alive and attentive. Sap begins to stir even before the air fully softens. This is a month of subtle signals, when life prepares itself without spectacle. In agricultural rhythms, February is about readiness rather than action. Gardeners watch the light, feel the soil, and begin planning what will soon be planted. Some seeds may be started in protected spaces, while others wait patiently for the right moment. Spirit mirrors this rhythm. We are not being asked to rush forward, but to listen closely to what is forming within us – ideas, intentions, longings that are not yet ready for full expression. The month of February invites us to tend the unseen work. This is a time to clear lingering debris from the inner fields, to notice what survived the darker months, and to strengthen our relationship with patience and trust. What is quietly organizing itself in you now will shape the season ahead. Attentive presence, rather than force, is the medicine of this month. Suggested daily practice: May your continuing unfolding be blessed and bright! Upcoming EventsThe planned events for January and February were postponed due to inclement weather. Here are the new dates and information. January 31 February 28 March 26 The Journey of Personal EvolutionGerryStarnes.com The Journey of Personal Evolution
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