It’s that time of year again, the shortest day, the longest night, when the season changes as the days get ready to lengthen again.
I enjoy taking time to celebrate these natural seasonal changes and it feels right for me to take time out to observe these moments, as I do for both solstices and the two equinoxes.
Here’s a reminder of why (from a past post)
I’m a huge fan of Machaelle Small Wright’s work in communicating with nature intelligences and when she wrote in her Perelandra Garden Workbook about the power of conscious attention to nature cycles, including the equinoxes and solstices, it really struck a chord with me. Ever since reading about how our conscious focus at these times can be of great benefit to nature, I have been conscious to take time to tune into nature at these moments, to add my focus and recognition of them to the mix.
Whether you follow the astronomical calendar or not, whether you believe it’s important or not, it really is a great opportunity to take stock and take a breather… and it never hurts to give a nod of recognition to nature.
At winter solstice, we have an opportunity not only to celebrate the return of the sun (with days soon getting longer) but also to take a moment in the stillness of this ‘quiet’ time, as I explain in the video below, where I also share why I’ll be getting up at silly o’clock tomorrow morning to do so. Click here or on the image below to watch the video.
If you fancy experiencing the energy of the solstice moment, here’s a reminder of those times.
To find out what time solstice is in your precise location (if you’re in the northern hemisphere, it’ll be summer solstice if you’re in the southern hemisphere) follow this link http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/seasons.html For example, if you’re in in the USA, e.g. New York, it’s actually today Monday 21st, due to the time difference.
Here are a few more facts about winter solstice for you. http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/ten-things-december-solstice.html
I hope they encourage you to tip your hat to nature this solstice.
