Fallow Earth

The fallow period has begun. Farmers have celebrated their harvests with traditional festivals like Thanksgiving Day or other customs to honor nature for its bounty. Many people are still pushing themselves to the limit, not only at work but also at home. December demands a lot of attention to being a good person.

The most common ailment among young professionals is (moral) stress and its associated symptoms. This study clarifies what that means. Vitality assessment and consuming energy to recover well are principles that nature has long taught us.

The year 2025 is over. We’ve welcomed back the four seasons, which will return in 2026. We’ve had a year of pursuing goals, some of which we may or may not have achieved. We’ve plowed and reaped. With blood, sweat, and tears, we’ve worked to make something of it. To do what’s possible, and sometimes even more.

In our “high-tech-connected” world, we can be active 24/7. We know that knowledge is everywhere, that the future lies in skills like empathy and adaptability. We are connected to at least 3.4 “devices” and accept 5G speeds at a minimum. We boast about Artificial Intelligence and the joy we (think we can or will) experience with it.

And then we discover that the Earth rotates at its own speed, and therefore we need to adjust the atomic clock by one hundredth of a second. We learn that fruit from the local farmer or vegetables from our own garden is appealing. It also has its limitations; it’s not always available. We discover that water (even in the Netherlands) is becoming scarcer. We learn to become aware of the vulnerability of our existence through government-supported campaigns.

We know that winter is a time when we need to let the earth rest for a while. The fallow period can also apply to us.

Give yourself a moment of rest and recharge by doing things you truly enjoy. Discover what’s important to you and in this way, nourish your batteries with new energy.
A new season is coming, when the fallow earth can be cultivated and leads to harvests.

Blessings in the new year!