Winter Solstice

 

 

What is the magic of the Winter Solstice that always has a mood-altering effect on me?  I know it is my mind that believes the "days are getting longer" and that I won't really be able to "see" the result until weeks from now.  No matter, I am always more energized after celebrating the event.  This year I spent the waning hours of the solstice writing Christmas cards and sending electronic messages to friends in Hawaii.  There is a lot to be said (positive) about the age of instant communication.

 

I remember the year I spent on Guam.  I had to schedule a time (Sunday mid-day for me, Saturday night in Indiana) to call and connect with the family.  When the earthquake hit all communication was stopped for several days - leaving those stateside wondering my fate. 

 

This morning's message was that I will be peaceful and have sufficient time to get everything accomplished that must be done.  So far I overslept and awoke with barely sufficient time to make it to physical therapy.  The rain has not let up all morning.  Yet here I sit, one last blog before heading to the Christmas festivities.  I am peaceful. 

 

May you have to same peace within that I have.  I am deciding not to be stressed today or through this week.  I have decided to enjoy what comes each day - after all, there is more daylight to enjoy now.

 

The cold is coming.
December's winter solstice.
Start of the season.

 ~Robert Pettit, "Winter Solstice"