Winter Solstice-ing

“May the light illuminate your hearts and shine in your life every day of the year. May everlasting peace be yours and upon our Earth.”― Eileen Anglin

“Don’t think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It’s quiet, but the roots are down there riotous.” – Rumi

Shortest day.
Doorway, bridge, beginning.
Darkness tipping to light.
Releasing, melting, shedding.
In the process of things.
Slivers and slices.
Glimmers and graces.
Nothing falling into something.
Slowly. Suddenly. Surprisingly.
Open to embrace what enters when we are looking the other way.
May noticing be first and foremost.
Anchored in light.
Untethered in hope.
Walking with love.
Peace. Light. Joy.

“After the longest night, tomorrow we sing up the dawn. There is a rejoicing that, even in the darkest time, the sun is not vanquished. As of tomorrow, the days begin to get longer as the light of day grows. While the gentle winter sun slowly opens its eyes, let us all bring more light and compassion into the world. ”― Dacha Avelin