the autumn leaves have come and gone,
now you are wintering, too.

there is no shame,
no hint of failure in this.

there are times when fruit is quickly produced
but that’s a brief portion of the cycle really.

the longer is the preparing of soil,
the planting, the sprouting, 
the watering,
the budding.

it always takes time 
for the harvest to come.
lean into your season
of rest. 

heather pound 2026

There is no shame in the need to rest. Rest is a normal, healthy part of the rhythm of life and nature is proof of this. So, let me say that again in case you need to hear this today, there is no shame in the need to rest.🌿

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