In the In-between: Honouring the Season, the Chaos, and the Magic Within

Have you ever felt lost, lonely, and just downright exhausted?

That deep, bone-level tired where you want to create, travel, write, move, and stop to smell the roses—but somehow it never feels like the right time. Time is such a curious thing. We all have it, yet it always feels like it’s slipping through our fingers like dried petals and loose tea leaves.

I’m Melissa Wintle, founder of Herbal Twist and a growing herbalist, and right now I’m feeling the quiet tug-of-war of winter. Part of me wants to curl up on the couch, fire crackling nearby, a steaming pot of tea within reach and a book I’ve read a hundred times resting in my hands. And yet… beneath that stillness, something is stirring. A whisper of creativity. A nudge toward growth. A spark asking, what’s next?

Life is full. A full-time job. A full-time business. An amazing, busy family constantly on the move. Beautiful chaos layered with responsibility. Magic mixed with logistics.

We are in a liminal season now—the in-between. Not the deepest dark of winter, but not yet the hopeful stretch toward spring. And in this space, my energy feels like a teeter-totter. One day I’m buzzing with ideas, plans, and joy for the year ahead. The next, I want to hibernate under knitted blankets and let the world spin on without me for a while.

Do you feel this too?

As an herbalist, I’ve spent years trying to work with seasonal rhythms—certain herbs for certain times, certain practices for certain phases. And while I deeply respect the wisdom of seasonal living, I’ve struggled with how structured it can feel. My energy isn’t linear. It never has been. Trying to fit myself neatly into a prescribed rhythm often felt like trimming my wild edges to be more “appropriate.”

This year, I’m choosing something different.

I want to honour the seasons—but not be ruled by them. To invite seasonal awareness into my life while also welcoming my inner magic and chaos. I’m a Gemini, after all—flitting from one idea to the next, chasing curiosity, sometimes leaving projects unfinished because a new adventure calls. And I’m also deeply responsible, grounded, and practical—the one who keeps the calendar, remembers the appointments, and says “no” far more often than I’d like… especially to myself.

Both of these truths live within me. And this year, I’m letting them coexist.

In December and January, I stepped back. I pulled away from social media. I paused promoting my business. Not because I stopped caring—but because I was tired. Soul tired. I needed space to breathe, to reflect, to ask myself how Herbal Twist can grow without burning me out in the process.

What I discovered was clarity.

Things are shifting here—softly, intentionally, and with more room for flow. Less pressure. More presence. Less forcing. More listening.

This is not about rigid plans or perfectly curated schedules. It’s about tending the fire without extinguishing the spark. About allowing rest to be productive. About trusting that even in the quiet, roots are growing.

I’m so excited to share what’s unfolding next.

If you’re also living in the in-between—tired but hopeful, resting but dreaming—know that you’re not alone. There is magic here, even now.

Who wants to hear more?

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