Solstice and Accessing Your Inner Light
Winter solstice is a powerful time to reflect on personal growth. The days are short and we are called to go inside. It is a perfect time to recapitulate and decide what are you going to let go of and what new energy you want invite in.
Traditionally, this time of year was honoured with meaningful rituals. It was a time to acknowledge and honour both the light and dark. Even though many of us have lost connection to these cultural practices, it is simple to create some rituals of our own.
One sweet exercise to do at this time of year is sit down and write out on a piece of paper all the things you want to let go of. Habits, grudges, limiting beliefs, relationships, patterns. Let yourself get honest about what is serving you and what isn't. One question to ask yourself is: 'What purpose does holding on to the old stuff serve?'
Light a fire and have a simple ceremony where you burn this piece of paper signifying a conscious letting go of all that is no longer serving you. Take a moment to feel into what your focus will for the New Year.
I like to pick a word to encapsulate where I want to focus for the coming year. Two years ago my word was AUTHENTICITY. Last year my word was SHINE. I haven't decided what my word for 2023 will be quite yet, but I do plan to pick a word of intention. What might yours be?
It is nice to check in with ourselves every few months around the changing of the seasons to reflect where we are at with our goals. Cycles are inherent to life here on planet Earth. We all move through them. Acknowledging where we are helps us to find our direction.
Winter solstice for me is a natural time to be quiet. The weather elicits an introspective quality. There are many practices to help us connect to our inner world. This morning I took time to do Yoga and meditation by the fire. I allowed myself a slow morning with a coffee and my journal. I will take a walk in the quiet, snow covered forest today.
Over the next several days, I will partake in my own rituals. Creating clarity for myself. I will celebrate all the growth I have seen over the last year and let go of self doubt and old habits that no longer serve me. I will be pondering what I want to create for the next year and set goals in alignment with my dreams.
I invite you to join me in this conscious connection to this sacred time; and to Self. You deserve to enjoy a quiet moment of reflection. Give yourself the gift of renewal. Take an afternoon for you. Brew a warm beverage and sit down with a pen and notebook, brainstorm your ideas on paper.
You have the power to create the life you want to live. It takes intentional moments. Meaningful connection to your Self. You can do this. These are gifts that are available to everyone no matter where you are at.
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