Solstice
I am sitting here watching the sun fade away on the shortest day of the year. It’s a brilliant red, and the sky was clear most of the day. Little wind, and about 2 feet of snow on the ground made this day feel magical. The puppy and I took a long walk, and it was so quiet and still out that I had time and space to reflect and be present with the trees and the blue sky. Watching the sun set, I wanted to hit the pause button- how foolish and how modern! I must be watching too much TV lately. Although we can take pauses in our lives, and I need these frequently, we cannot pause life itself, it keeps flowing and moving. The wisdom of the sun and the moon teaches us about seasons and cycles; it's comforting to know the light is now getting longer each day. The darkness has it’s own wisdom and dare I say comfort in it also. When it’s dark, it’s time for rest, to slow down, and reflect on where we are, what’s working in our lives and what needs to change. I tend to