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...