tAs we come to the end of this series, I invite you to pause and take a breath. Exploring veganism and the wheel of the year has been a personal and meaningful journey. Walking the wheel of life with compassion has shown me how deeply our choices are connected to the rhythms of nature.
This final reflection is an opportunity to look back, honor our growth, and carry forward the values that have guided us—kindness, mindfulness, and alignment with the Earth.
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Full Circle, Full Heart
When I began writing this series, I didn’t know how much it would teach me, not just about the seasons but about myself. Exploring the wheel of life has been a journey of rhythm, reflection, and quiet growth.
We’ve moved together through the fire of Beltane, the stillness of Yule, and the fresh beginnings of Ostara. Each Sabbat brought its own message. Each season offered a chance to pause, breathe, and realign.
Now that we’ve come full circle, I want to ask you something. What have you discovered about your own rhythms? About the values that matter most to you? How has your connection to the Earth—and to yourself—shifted as you walked through the seasons?
Threads That Tie It All Together
As we traveled through the wheel of life, a few beautiful themes kept showing up. They wove themselves into each Sabbat, like gentle reminders whispered by the Earth.
We talked about compassion. Not just for animals but for the people around us. And for ourselves. It shows up in the choices we make, in what we eat, and in how we live each day.
We explored mindfulness. We slowed down. And we noticed slight shifts in nature.
Then we permitted ourselves to be present with each season, just as it was.
We felt our interconnection. The understanding that we are not separate from the world around us. We are part of the web. Every leaf, every breath, every bite of food connects us.
And maybe most quietly, we experienced gentle transformation. Change didn’t come crashing in. It arrived softly, through reflection; through choosing again. And through living in a way that aligns with our heart.
As you think back over the seasons, which one spoke to you the most? Was it the energy of summer? The stillness of winter? What did that time reveal to you?
Walking With the Seasons, Wherever You Are
You don’t need to celebrate every Sabbat to live in rhythm with the wheel of life. Sometimes, it’s enough to pause. To notice the shift in the light. To feel a change in your mood or energy and honor it.
In the Southern Hemisphere, winter may be settling in. In the Northern Hemisphere, summer might be just beginning. Each season brings its own wisdom. Living a plant-based lifestyle helps us meet those changes with kindness, sustainability, and intention.
It becomes a way of being, not just a matter of eating.
You may enjoy revisiting this series as the year progresses. Let each post be a gentle guide. Use it to reflect, realign, and reconnect with what matters most. The path may look different each time, but the journey always leads inward.
Look Back to Move Forward
The end of the cycle is a beautiful time to pause and reflect. To sit in stillness and look gently at the year behind you. Through the lens of the wheel of life, you can begin to see how you’ve grown, softened, stretched, and aligned.
You don’t need anything fancy. Just a quiet moment, a pen, and a little openness. This simple reflection practice can help you carry forward what matters and release what no longer fits.
Here are five gentle ways to guide your year-in-review:
- Find a quiet space. Light a candle, take a few deep breaths, and let your body relax and settle.
- Journal about the seasons, asking yourself: What did I release? What did I grow?
- Reflect on compassion. How did you show up for others? For animals? For yourself?
- Write a letter to future you. Fill it with kindness, hope, and the intentions you want to carry into the next cycle.
- Keep your reflections close. Place them in your journal, near your altar, or in a spot that feels sacred to you.
Taking the time to reflect doesn’t have to be a lengthy process. It just has to be honest. Little by little, it becomes a rhythm of its own.
The Journey is Yours
There’s no single way to move through the wheel of life. There’s only your way. Your pace. Your rhythm. Every season presents a fresh opportunity to notice, listen, and grow.
The beauty of this path is in its softness. You can always return. You can always begin again. Some years will feel full and rich. Others may feel quiet or still. Everything is part of the cycle.
As you carry this series with you, hold this question close: What would it look like to live each season with open eyes, an open heart, and a spirit of kindness? That’s the journey. And it’s one worth taking again and again.
Expect Miracles!
Until next time,
Julene
