Mother Nature waits patiently beneath a snowy landscape.

Imbolc : Nourishment & Self-Trust

There’s something about this point in the year that always invites us to slow down.

The light is beginning to return, but winter hasn’t fully loosened its grip.
Life doesn’t suddenly feel brighter or easier — and yet, beneath the surface, something subtle is stirring.

For me, Imbolc isn’t about rushing into new beginnings or setting big intentions.
It’s a quieter moment. A time for tending.
For nourishing what’s already here, and for learning to trust the small inner nudges rather than pushing ourselves forward.

This year in particular, I’ve been reflecting on what self-trust really feels like — not as confidence or certainty, but as something gentler.
A soft steadiness.
A sense of being able to listen to ourselves and respond with care.

That reflection is what inspired this Imbolc meditation.


A Gentle Imbolc Meditation

To support this seasonal pause, I’ve created a free Imbolc meditation, focused on nourishment and self-trust, along with a simple reflection PDF to help you integrate the practice afterwards.

This is a ~20 minute guided meditation, designed to be listened to in your own time — whether that’s wrapped in a blanket at home, during a quiet evening, or whenever you feel the need to soften and reconnect.

Alongside the meditation, the reflection sheet includes:

  • A short introduction to help you settle before you begin
  • Gentle suggestions for creating a supportive, comfortable space
  • A few simple journal prompts to explore nourishment, self-trust, and self-love throughout February

There’s no right way to work with it. You can return to the meditation and the prompts as often — or as lightly — as you wish.

👉 [Link to the Imbolc meditation + reflection PDF]


Why Imbolc Matters

Imbolc marks a subtle turning of the wheel.
It reminds us that growth doesn’t always look active or visible.

In nature, this is a time of quiet preparation.
Seeds are stirring underground. Energy is gathering, slowly.

For us, this can be an invitation to:

  • Tend to our nervous systems
  • Offer ourselves warmth and nourishment
  • Rebuild trust in our own inner rhythms

Rather than asking “What should I be doing next?”, Imbolc gently asks,
“What do I need in order to feel supported?”


A New Monthly Meditation Space

This Imbolc meditation also marks the beginning of something new for me.

From February, I’m opening a small monthly meditation space, offering:

  • A recorded seasonal meditation each month
  • Practices rooted in mindfulness, nature, and the changing seasons

Membership is £5 per month, and you can cancel at any time.
It’s designed to be supportive rather than demanding — something you can return to when life feels busy, full, or simply in need of a pause.

If this Imbolc practice resonates with you and you’d like ongoing seasonal support, you’re very welcome to join.

👉 [Join the monthly meditation space via Buy Me a Coffee]

Over time, I’ll also be developing additional subscription options, including therapy-focused support and exclusive offers for members. For now, this monthly meditation feels like a gentle place to begin.


Thank you for being here, for slowing down with me, and for continuing to support my work in all the quiet ways that matter.

However you choose to work with this Imbolc practice, I hope it offers a moment of nourishment — and a reminder that you already carry a deep sense of inner wisdom within you.



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