The light in the dark

Follow the rhythm of nature in this fallow period, with writing prompts to help you rest and rejuvenate, says Jackee Holder

The colder days and longer periods of darkness associated with the winter months is a perfect spark for the ritual of journalling. The wintery season is an invitation to slow down and take stock. This is a time of the year where we can give ourselves permission to rest and replenish our energies; to turn inwards, with your journal or notebook by your side.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, the end of the year can be a bedlam of emotions. Rather than finding yourself swept away by the materialism of Christmas, here are a series of journalling prompts that will help you craft a more conscious festive period…