Saturday, December 20, 2008

winter solstice 2008

A Celebration

The return of light!
Monday will be the longest night of the year, and then we begin to see life return to the world...winter is a season which proves that we are indeed mammals, and it sometimes seems that the cold is trying to wipe us out. But we are survivors, just like the flower bulbs, tiny saplings, and this years' fawns. We need these holidays to get us through, to reflect, yes, to put up with our insane relatives. Their quirks make us family, blood or not. It is not the money spent, not perfect gift which matters, but the time spent together, and the connection we share with all things. Accept the blessings, trials, joy and sorrow of the school we term life. Love in the best way you can.

1 comment:

Aunt Sue said...

Welcome, Dear! Good times are here!

Yes, the Winter Solstice is my favorite day of the year. I feel it's my true birthday!

Love your perspective expressed . . . and am taking it to heart!