Honouring Cyclical Living
June 21, 2025, marks the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, the longest night of the year. A natural pause. A time to slow down, turn inward, and honour the quiet that comes with this season.
We acknowledge the importance of living in rhythm with the cycles around us - seasonal, emotional, and energetic. Just as the earth turns inward in winter, so can we. Rest is a crucial part of the process as nothing blooms all year.
Wherever you are in the world, we hope you find moments to honour your own rhythm. Slow down when you need to. Lean into light when it arrives. Trust the cycle.
@manoukdebijl & @isanijman
Why Cyclical Living Is So Important
• We are nature – aligning with cycles (like the moon, seasons, or menstrual phases) reminds us we are not separate from nature but part of it.
• Rejects hustle culture – cyclical living offers a gentler, more sustainable alternative to constant productivity and burnout.
• Honours your energy – some days are for resting, others for creating or socialising. Living cyclically helps you flow with your natural rhythm instead of forcing yourself against it.
• Brings emotional clarity – recognising how moods, energy, and intuition shift through different phases brings self-awareness and reduces shame or confusion.
• Supports healing – cycles give space for release and renewal, mirroring the natural process of growth, decay, and rebirth.
• Reconnects you with your body – especially for those who menstruate, cyclical living can be a powerful way to tune into bodily wisdom and reclaim inner guidance.
• Improves creativity + intuition – periods of rest and stillness are fertile ground for creativity to arise naturally.
• Deepens self-trust – when you listen to your own rhythm instead of external expectations, you begin to trust yourself more deeply.
• Allows for balance – it’s not about always being high-energy or “on.” It’s about creating space for all parts of the human experience.
• Brings peace – there’s comfort in remembering that everything moves in cycles — nothing stays forever, and change is part of the rhythm of life.
@nkd.sentiments