Rest and Reflection
It’s the winter solstice when the sun is at its lowest daily maximum elevation, the first day of winter sky here in the northern hemisphere, giving us the shortest amount of daylight and longest night of the year. I love this day. It means that from here on into summer, my side of the world gets 55 seconds more light each day. It also means that the time for reflection is here: the temperature outside is low, the warmth from the fireplace is robust, and I have a whole year to unpack in my mind about what went right, what went not so right, and what I can do to make the next year better.
Tonight, my husband and I are getting together with friends for dinner and afterward, we’ll write down all of our intentions, the things we want to release, the ones we want to keep, our vision for the next year, and throw it all into the fire. By releasing it, we let the universe sort it all out with us. Cleansing and rebirth at once — how freeing!
It’s the start of the season of rituals. Whatever yours, I hope you find time for rest and reflection today and in the months that follow. Who said winter couldn’t be fun?
pam lazos 12.21.19
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What a lovely tradition, Pam! This is the sort of tradition we could all use to unburden our hearts. 🙂 xxxxxx
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Lovely post Pam thank you. Attention on Intentions- have fun celebrating the turn towards more light 😀❤️
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And you, too, my friend. ⭐️
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Happy Holidays!
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And to you, Damyanti.🥰
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Happy Holidays Pam.
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You, too, Ken. May it be merry and bright, just like in the song, and may Congress and the Senate get a clue!😂
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I know we will now creep toward Summer (yay) and I’d never heard about 55 seconds more light to our day every day – I love it! That is cause for jubilation as we are immersed in the dark and dreary days of Winter (though we’ve got some nice days in store until year end). I like your tradition/ritual and I hope more things went/will go right, than not so right, in 2019 and beyond for you Pam.
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Thanks so much, Linda. I have the same wish for you and everyone as well. Oxoxo
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Pam, all the best to you and yours.
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And to you, Neil. ❤️
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I hope your dinner was the best and next year will be a good year for you sister xxxxxxx And that is my intention to wish those I have come to know on here that xxx
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And you as well, sweet Shey. Let hope we all get the Christmas 🎄 miracles we are aiming for, eh?! Thanks for making the year merry and bright. 👍❤️😘
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Thank you for doing the same and all your friendship Greatly appreciated xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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🎄🎁🥰👏⭐️🤓
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That’s a wonderful tradition Pam. A great way to let go of the soon to be past and refresh for the new year. Have a beautiful Christmas, and I hope all your dreams come true. xoxo
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Awww, thanks, Michele! Merry Christmas 🎄 with a wish for whatever miracles you’re hoping for. 😘⭐️
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