As the Earth
moves through the heavens, the axial tilt of the North Pole reaches its
farthest point from the sun at 10:30 pm PST on Wednesday, December 21st
(which means depending on where you are in the world it might be
tomorrow). This signifies the winter solstice for those in the Northern
Hemisphere.
As
we approach this pivotal moment, the dawning of a new season is upon us
and as such it is time to honor the needs of this part of our cycle.
Unfortunately, in the modern world, we have been trained to forget this
alignment our bodies have to the cyclical aspect of our Being. With
this in mind, it is not surprising that our bodies scream at us to go to
bed prior to what we have deemed as normal and when the alarm goes off
in the morning, we find it more challenging to awaken. We were never
meant to be forced to stay awake. We have a symbiotic relationship with
our planet and in the heart of winter we require a mini-hibernation
each evening.
Metaphorically
speaking, winter is the time for introspection—a time for clearing out
what no longer serves us, making way for what we truly desire. The cycle of
death and rebirth are apparent in the symbolic meaning of this shortest
day that is overcome by the longest night only to see the rebirth of the
sun again tomorrow. Each day will then begin to get a little longer
until the pinnacle of the summer solstice is reached.
For those of you are in the Southern Hemisphere, then the summer
solstice begins, meaning this is the longest day of the year and the
shortest night and the days will be getting shorter starting tomorrow.
For you, it is the time of passion and creativity.
So, no matter where you are in the world, it is my hope that you take a
moment to look within and send blessings to the new cycle. As for me, I
send to you many blessings on this sacred day.
Thank you for reading and Namaste! (The Light in me recognizes the Light in you!)
