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Celebrating the winter solstice gives us permission to slow down, to turn inward. As darkness lingers, are you feeling more reflective and intentional? I notice my thoughts deepening to match the season. If you're hosting a crowd or have young children, this may feel impossible. But truly, it's time to let go of worldly commotion. It's time to slow down, renew, and gather. As the solstice passes, the shift to light is subtle. The promise of returning light is a reminder that renewal begins in darkness and with patience. We don't need to rush to become something new. Our simple tasks are to recharge, to connect, and to trust that growth will unfold, is already unfolding. I'm a painter, not a writer or a poet. But I think it's important to switch it up, try new things, and be vulnerable. So in the spirit of the Winter Solstice, here's a poem I wrote to accompany a recent painting, "Beneath the Quiet Snow." The poem-in-progress is just called winter solstice. Pretty sure I won't be quitting my painting career anytime soon ; ) but it's fun trying! Happy Winter Solstice, my friends!! winter solstice oh longest night earth inhales darkness holds the sun just above horizon snow presses into silence slow pulse gathering strength under icy crust coiled energy lives invisible begin exhale patience not yet rising sun |
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