Welcome to March...
When anything can happen. Wait. Isn’t that every day?
Happy March.
Today is the first Thursday in March if you’re reading this on its release date. And, depending on where you live and what you’re up to, you might look at March in different ways.
From a tax perspective, there are 42 days until you need to get Uncle Sam the info (and $) he waits for each year.
Holidays/obligation-wise, the pressure is rather low, with St. Patrick’s Day the big US event. While some might choose to throw some green food coloring in their beer, I’ll be celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with this festive protein powder or maybe this shake that’s good for your skin. Not into green beer or green smoothies? Check out these March celebrations around the world.
Daylight Saving Time starts March 8 in many parts of the world, meaning it’s actually light past 5:00 p.m., which is great. But it also means that on March 9 you might wake up feeling like you got hit by truck. Here are some tips to feel less wiped out those first days after the clocks change.
Finally, the weather… is on the upswing. And while it’s still probable that winter will keep wintering, when we do get a bit of weather, we can rest assured that our good friend Spring is peering around the corner saying, “Don’t worry, I’ll be here soon.” So we’ve got that going for us.
While on the topic of March & the weather, let’s talk about the March quote~ March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb ~ that I wrote about in a previous March newsletter.
Read it below:
The bottom line about March?
I said it in the previous email and I’ll say it again…
March is about as unpredictable as they come.
One day, we’re hit with snow and cold, two days later, that snow is a memory, and we’re in the backyard working on our short game with orange balls. (Just in case we hit the remaining snowy areas.)
You just never know what a March day will bring… which feels a lot like life.
RIGHT?
So, the only thing we can do is head into March, taking each day as it comes. And to help you do that, I’ve assembled a lineup of favorites - newsletters, podcasts, YouTubes, tips and products… and everything in between.
Enjoy!
Abbey
Newsletters of the Week
Camille Styles is looking for Clarity this month, and so am I.
I love Morning Person by Leslie Stephens, in general, and her newsletter this week, where she dives into her new diet inspired by Chinese Medicine.
And, how can you pass up a wellness newsletter titled The Dorito Incident? Liz Plosser’s weekly lineup of wellness tips never ceases to amaze me.
Not to Be Missed
From the scroll files… when someone works this hard on art, it needs to be shared.
Travelers, listen up. This “don’t make these travel mistakes” video could save you time, money, and hassle.
Speaking of travel, how about a Forest, Temple, and Breath Pilgrimage in Japan that promises:
Through immersion in sacred landscapes and time-tested practices, you’ll discover what research confirms: awe is medicine for the body and the soul. Walking through vast forests, you’ll activate what scientists call the “small self” effect: less stress, more connection, expanded time perception. You’ll return not just rested, but fundamentally shifted in your understanding of what it means to live well. (YES. PLEASE.)
