Embracing the Yin Nature of Winter

How do we adapt to the Yin flow of nature when the holidays are often the busiest time of year? 

Growing up, winter was my favorite season. It was a time when nature slowed down, ice covered the tree branches, grasses, and flowers outside — everything was preserved, as if frozen in time. To me, winter is a period of stillness, reflection, and a time to come back to the self. A stark contrast to the bright, liveliness of spring.