Today marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year.

For many people, the solstice feels like a pause. The garden is quieter, the days are shorter, and nature seems to draw inward for a while. Yet beneath the surface, life continues.

When people hear the term slow living, they often imagine a life free from deadlines, responsibilities and busyness. A life of home-baked bread, flourishing vegetable gardens and endless time to enjoy them.

For me, slow living looks a little different.