February Stillness & Fun Winter Recipe
Feb 01, 2026
Happy February! Depending on where you live, this month is sometimes the last month of deep Winter. Let's not forget the wisdom that Winter has to share with us, even if we are chomping at the bit for it to be over.
In the quiet of winter, there’s so much life unfolding beneath the surface. Brother David Steindl-Rast reminds us:
"May you grow still enough to hear the small noises earth makes in preparing for the long sleep of winter, so that you yourself may grow calm and grounded deep within.
May you grow still enough to hear the trickling of water seeping into the ground, so that your soul may be softened and healed and guided in its flow.
May you grow still enough to hear the splintering of starlight in the winter sky and the roar of earth’s fiery core.
May you grow still enough to hear the stir of a single snowflake in the air, so that your inner silence may turn into hushed expectation."
This month, let us still focus on how we can slow down, listen, and let the world’s subtle rhythms guide our hearts. There is a special magic of Winter we would lose if we rush too quickly through it. Let's gather the nourishment of this time to sustain us in the bright warmth and busyness of the coming months.
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Cooking seasonal meals is a wonderful way to nourish yourself and those you love. Here is a yummy recipe you can try:
Chinese Cabbage w/ Pumpkin & Pecans
Ingredients:
1 T. sesame oil
1 t. fresh grated ginger
1 t. fresh grated turmeric
1/2 t. mineral salt
1-2 t. mustard seeds
1.5 t. cumin seeds
1 t. coriander seeds
3 cups chopped pumpkin, butternut squash, or sweet potato
2-3 cups chopped Chinese cabbage
water
Instructions:
- Heat oil on medium heat and add spices.
- Cook until the spices' aroma comes up.
- Add pumpkin and pecans, and stir to coat with oil and spices.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add cabbage and water to 1/2 level of vegetables. Stir and cover with a lid.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are slightly soft. Enjoy!
Stay nourished in every way, friends! Wishing you a peaceful and supportive week ahead.
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