Solstice: The Deepest Night 🌙
Seasonal depression has often made its presence known in my life. It's something that usually begins to happen in late September: as the days darken, my own thoughts tend to take on a heavier tone too. Over the years, I have learned to work through it by basking in the subtle blessings of winter: honouring the energy of contraction, of turning inward, of withdrawal and reflection. Still ... my heart lies with summer! On the day of the winter solstice, I always feel happy, knowing that a turning point has been reached and the days will soon begin to lighten.
🌙 The Deepest Night 🌙
This message - and the painting accompanying it - came forward as I reflected on what this year's winter solstice meant to me (I live in the northern hemisphere, where we've just been through our deepest night - I know that people in the southern hemisphere have just experienced the other side of the coin). 🌝🌞
Over the last few days, I've seen a lot of healers, lightworkers and spiritual teachers talking about how the winter solstice was an amazing, uplifting experience for them: how they received huge downloads and blessings and light codes that filled their hearts with joy ... but blessings can come in the form of challenges too. 💗
I experienced the winter solstice as a "dark night of the soul" experience, bringing deep fears to the surface. It was a time of tears and flared tempers: a time when I saw a lot of my own BS brought to the surface, and was challenged to work through that and integrate its lessons into my being. I know that the solstice was tough for many other people as well. 🌕
I find hope in one of the lines above: "I am the still-beating heart of your resilience." 💓
As the festive season nears its zenith, I will find time to connect with that sense of hope, and honour the gifts that 2019 has brought my way. I hope everyone enjoys thr holiday season, wherever in the world you are. ❤
Really nice work! I share similar experiences and have only recently begun turning “in” trying to work through it instead of avoiding it.
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You are so right, @balticbadger – turning inward is never easy, but it's important to try. ❤️ That is how we come to know ourselves on a deeper level.
Your spirituality is on another level. I am still figuring out mine. I pray that light keeps you company at all times ♡
Happy Holidays love!
It took me a long time to understand my spirituality, but it was worth it. ❤❤ Happy holidays to you too, dear @tezmel!
I am on this difficult self awareness journey. So I know the pain of looking beyond the usual and I also know the rewards of going on such journeys. Shine 🙌
So much love and support to you, @tezmel 💗
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