Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

What is “wintering,” and why is it so important that we learn to do it well?

What are the benefits of adopting a cyclical as opposed to a chronological view of a lifetime? In your opinion and with close reference to the text, do you think this is a helpful approach to life?

Compare and contrast Nordic modes of winter and wintering with May’s native Southeast English ones. Why, from May’s perspective, does a Nordic winter seem easier to cope with? Do you agree with her?