Dear friend, take a deep breath as we enter this sacred time of the Winter Solstice, a moment of transition and renewal. Amidst the noise and chaos of 2023, let's pause for quiet reflection and inner nourishment.
Winter Solstice: A Sacred Gateway In the Northern Hemisphere (Summer Solstice in the Southern), we stand on the brink of external and internal change. It's a time to go inward, to ignite our inner light, and embrace the shortest day and longest night of the year.
A Time of Rebirth and Reflection across cultures, the Winter Solstice symbolizes the birth of a sun child— the Egyptian deity Isis gave birth to Horus, the sun god; the Greek Leto gave birth to a shining Apollo. In the matriarchal religions, the rebirth of the goddess herself as celebrated-Persephone, Besana, Amaterasu, and Sun Woman. Mother Nature invites us to release beliefs and habits contributing to chaos, paving the way for abundance and joy.
Hold the Light for Yourself and Others As we approach this transformative time, remember that the world needs your light. In the words of India Arie,
"I am light, I am light
I am not the things my family did
I am not the voices in my head
I am not the pieces of the brokenness inside.
I am light
I'm not the mistakes that I have made
Or any of the things that caused me pain
I am not the pieces of the dream I left behind.
I am light
I am not the color of my eyes
I am not the skin on the outside
I am not my age
I am not my race, my soul inside is all light
All light
I am divinity defined
I am the god on the inside
I am a star
A piece of it all
I am light."
Be a beacon of positivity and change.
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Until next time,
Barbara