Have you ever noticed that certain kinds of weather change how you feel?

Not just physically.

But internally.

Some days feel sharp.
Some feel restless.
Some feel heavy.

And some feel calm.

Recently, I asked people what kind of weather brings them the most peace.

Many mentioned a light snowfall.

I agree.

There’s something about it.

The quiet.
The softened edges.
The way sound seems to disappear.

Even the light feels gentler.

Why Weather Affects Us

We are not separate from our environment.

In traditional Chinese philosophy, the Five Elements describe how nature moves:

• Wood rises and expands

• Fire lifts and energizes

• Earth stabilizes

• Metal refines and quiets

• Water settles and stores

Different weather patterns carry different qualities.

A windy day can feel like Wood — moving, active, sometimes agitating.

A hot, bright day may feel like Fire — energizing, but also intense.

A light snowfall often carries Water and Metal qualities — quiet, reflective, contained.

It invites stillness.

Calm Isn’t Just Mental

When the environment softens, our nervous system often follows.

Sound dampens.
Movement slows.
Light diffuses.

Your body responds automatically.

Breathing deepens.
Muscles release slightly.
Thoughts space out.

This is why certain weather feels calming.

Not because we decide it is.

But because our body senses safety.

You Can Create That “Snowfall Effect”

We can’t control the weather.

But we can recreate its calming qualities.

In Seated Chi Flow™, we often use:

• Slow circular movements

• Soft transitions

• Controlled breathing

• Quiet pauses between motions

These create the same internal qualities as a gentle snowfall:

Soft edges.
Unhurried rhythm.
Less noise in the system.

Calm is a quality.

And qualities can be practiced.

A Simple Experiment

The next time you experience weather that feels calming:

Pause.

Notice:

• How is your breathing?

• How fast are your movements?

• What does your posture feel like?

Then try recreating those same qualities intentionally while seated.

Slower.
Softer.
Steadier.

Even for one minute.

You may find that calm isn’t something that happens to you.

It’s something you can cultivate.

If you’d like guided, fully seated sessions designed to build mobility and calm energy safely, you can learn more at SeatedChiFlow.com.

Gentle movement.
Consistent practice.
Lasting steadiness.