THE WINTER SOLSTICE OCCURS ON THE DAY THAT WE ARE FURTHEST FROM THE SUN’S LIGHT. IT IS THE SHORTEST DAY AND THE LONGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR. IN 2017 THE WINTER SOLSTICE WILL OCCUR AT 5:28 AM EST ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE.
The primary intention of most winter solstice celebrations is to release the dark in favor of the light (the old in favor of the new) and to welcome back the light as each new day begins to grow longer and longer.
THE hardest time of the year for me is from November to March. But when Winter Solstice arrives a small piece of hope renews within me no matter what state I am in. I know that once I can get past this hump and past the holiday break, I often know I am strong enough to make it to another spring and summer. Summer is when I thrive but Spring makes me happy because I love things blooming and popping up through all the fall leaves that fell the year before that I never had a chance to rake up. Each year I feel like I am waging a war with myself and inner demons but also my family as well. Two kiddos, both with their own mental illnesses ... It is a struggle to stay strong for everyone.
But I do ... because that it what I do.
I am never angry or bitter about it. I get more sad and frustrated than anything else.
So Winter Solstice reminds me that all things come to an end, all things can become renewed and this too shall pass.
I will go outside before bed tonight and look for the gorgeous moon.
I will meditate before sleep tonight as I do every night.
I will thank the universe for having me here to see another season of growing for tonight is MY New Year.
Everyday from here on out becomes longer and longer and the night becomes shorter and shorter.
So my hope, patience and faith becomes longer as well and I toss away the garbage that sits within me this past year and start with a fresh new heart and mind and spirit.
I wish the same to you.
Those who I see often and those who I do not.
Those who are deep and close to my heart.
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your days ahead of burdens be light
~t
Always and in all ways❤️
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