JOY TO THE WORLD!
“In the
depth of winter, I finally learned that within me
there lay
an invincible summer.”
~ Albert Camus
It’s December 1st,
and I just watched a beautiful sunset within this brief window of no rain in a
week of much-needed rainy days.
The days are shorter,
the nights longer. Cozy nights by a fire, soups, holiday movies and lots of
reading – all call to us, whereas 6 months ago we were still out running
errands and working and just being busy until the sun set much later in the day.
If we look at Life as a
metaphor, we could see the symbolism within nature’s timetable. Less time for
outer activity, more time for inner reflection. As the season gets colder,
nature slows down, hibernates, leaves fall from the trees, growth slows or
stops, and nature lies fallow to replenish and rejuvenate for Spring and its
expansion.
We too could slow down,
reflect, review the past accomplishments of the year, consider what we could
evolve and grow into in the coming year, with the renewed capacities born of
rest and reflection.
It is the Christmas
season. It is the season for many spiritual traditions to celebrate the birth
of an awakened consciousness. In the dark and quiet seclusion of the deepest
winter night, a star lights the way to the birth of the King. In the dark and
quiet seclusion of our deepest reflection, wisdom unfolds, gathering substance
as we allow ourselves time to be present to quietness. Wisdom emerges as
inspired and awakened consciousness, lighting the way for our own inner sage to
find voice, ready to take form in the coming longer days of Spring.
Peace within emanating
to peace without, choosing peace for all who think of us, all who speak of us,
all whom we contact.
Happiest of holidays to
us all!
Joy to the world!
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