Something is Stirring

Hi Reader,

Have you felt it?

Not full spring. Not yet. But something shifting.

And this year, early February holds a quiet convergence. There are at least four events from various spiritual traditions that happen around this time of year, but since they are all tied to sun and moon cycles in different ways their dates on our Gregorian calendar shift each year.

This year they all fell with within the first two weeks of February - three of the four happened this week! Imbolc (the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox), the Lunar New Year ushering in the Year of the Horse (and more specifically the Fire Horse), and the beginning of Ramadan and Lent. Different traditions. Different languages. Yet all marking a change in energy.

Winter isn’t over. The ground is still cold. And yet… something is stirring.

I’ve been noticing this in my own life and in conversations with clients — a restlessness, a nudge, a sense that movement is coming. Not frantic action. Not impulsive change. But the kind that asks for courage and clarity.

One way to hold this is 'before the horse runs, the ground must thaw'.

February feels like that threshold — where energy is rising, but wisdom reminds us to move with intention.

🐎When Energy Rises, Move with Discernment

February always carries a particular kind of tension. The amount of daylight is slowly increasing. There is the occasional spring-like day trying to fake-us out. Yet it's still firmly winter in many other ways.

And this year, we have the energy of the Fire Horse inviting forward movement, courage, and boldness. At the same time, Ramadan and Lent begin seasons of heightened introspection and spiritual attentiveness. Across traditions, there is both rising energy and deepening reflection.

That combination matters.

Because when energy begins to rise -- especially after a long winter -- it can feel urgent. Restlessness can masquerade as clarity. Momentum can feel like direction.

But movement without discernment leads to disconnection — from our true self, from Spirit, from our deepest values. It can scatter our attention into busy but unproductive action. Or send us spinning in circles, mistaking activity for alignment.

The Horse symbolizes strength and forward motion. Yet even the strongest horse cannot run well on frozen ground.

Before the Horse runs, the ground must thaw.

This time of late winter/pre-spring is not asking for dramatic leaps. It is asking for small, aligned steps --positioning ourselves for what's next. Listening while beginning to move. Testing direction gently. Letting the body and spirit acclimate to the shift in season.

In my work with mid- and late-career professionals, this is often the stage where something begins to stir:
A question you can no longer ignore.
A dissatisfaction that feels different than simple tiredness.
A possibility that keeps returning.

You don’t need to blow up your life to honor that stirring.

You might simply begin by noticing:

• Where is energy rising in me?
• What kind of movement feels aligned — not frantic, not forced?
• What small step would position me well if greater movement is coming?

Winter still has wisdom to offer. But the thaw has begun.

And wise movement begins there.

RESOURCE ROUNDUP

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📖 Readings & Audio for Lent

Diana Butler Bass ​ Someone I follow throughout the year for her insightful, thought-provoking, and relevant take on religion, history and living your faith in today's world.

I'm currently listening to her daily audio recordings for Lent at The Cottage on Substack https://dianabutlerbass.substack.com/. You will need a paid subscription for the Lent series ($5/month, cancel anytime).

I'm also reading her book, A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance which includes weekly readings for Lent and a series of readings for Holy Week and Easter. This book provides moving, inspiring, and thought-provoking writings following the Christian liturgical year.

Emily P. Freeman. The Quiet Collection contains collections of prayers and reflections. The app itself is free and some content is free. The Lent Collection is $20 and provides daily audios that include a reading, a reflection, a question to consider and a simple closing prayer for each day Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday. I listened last year and am doing so again this year.

🐎 Year of the Fire House

The Year of the Fire Horse is Back, National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/year-of-fire-horse-lunar-chinese-new-year​

2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse: Here’s how to work with it, Calm blog: https://www.calm.com/blog/year-of-the-horse​

UPCOMING OFFERINGS

If you’re sensing that subtle rise of energy -- not quite ready to leap, but no longer content to stay frozen -- this may be a meaningful season to seek support. Sometimes the most powerful step is not a dramatic change, but a guided conversation. A place to slow down just enough to hear what’s actually stirring beneath the restlessness.

🌷Spring Seasonal Reset: Emerging With Clarity, Balance, and Intention​
​ Online: Sunday, January 11, 2026

As we move more fully into spring, this two-hour Seasonal Reset offers space to reconnect with your inner compass, clarify what’s emerging, and position yourself for aligned movement in the months ahead. Together we’ll use the Personal Heart Compass to reflect, realign, and set intentions grounded in clarity rather than urgency. Learn more and register with the link below:

🌅 Free Consult – Your Next Chapter

If something in this season is stirring questions about your work, purpose, or direction, I offer a complimentary consultation designed to help you listen deeply before you act. This is not about rushing decisions. It’s about discerning your next right step with confidence and peace of mind. Wherever you are -- just noticing, gently positioning, or ready to begin moving -- you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Winter has not fully released its hold, yet something new is undeniably on its way. May you meet this season with both courage and care, preparing the ground now for the movement that is to come.

Blessings,

Lisa

Lisa Beacham
Coach | Spiritual Director | Workshop Leader

​www.lisabeacham.com​

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