The phrase 'My mind and spirit resist the frantic holiday pace' really struck a chord with me. It's so true - the pressure to be merry and bright can often feel at odds with the natural rhythm of winter. It's a gentle reminder that it's okay to slow down, to step back from the frenzy, and to honor our own need for rest and reflection.
Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with warmth, connection, and the quiet joy of the solstice.
Lori - the image of "going quiet as winter emerges from the colors of autumn" is just beautiful. I thought you and your readers might be interested in a wonderful advent-season book by Gayle Boss: "All Creation Waits." https://gayleboss.com/all-creation-waits-gift-edition
She writes with lyric warmth about how woodland creatures (she lives in northern Michigan) prepare for and survive the winter. It's wonderful reading for this quieter time of year.
I look forward to getting Gayle Boss's book. I imagine many of the animals are similar to those in my current and childhood homes. It sounds like it would be just the thing for me. I appreciate the recommendation!
Thanks! I rarely feel like the photos really capture them well (outside my photography skill set), but these ones really captured how I experienced the fire that night. 🔥
Beautiful! So far, we've had a bright and sunny December where I live in Hawaii, but the breeze is a little cooler. It's not always like this. A downpour is a more likely scenario in December. But the weather is so changeable here—you never know from one day to the next. I might need to consider the summer solstice link you shared!
We are definitely not having the same climatological experience. ;) But it changes fast here, too. Today we’re getting ice and snow squalls, which adds to the winter vibes. I’m using our changing skies as an opportunity to practice acceptance. I hope you can, too. We have much to learn from nature. ☀️❄️🌧️
The phrase 'My mind and spirit resist the frantic holiday pace' really struck a chord with me. It's so true - the pressure to be merry and bright can often feel at odds with the natural rhythm of winter. It's a gentle reminder that it's okay to slow down, to step back from the frenzy, and to honor our own need for rest and reflection.
Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with warmth, connection, and the quiet joy of the solstice.
Thank you, Alex, and the same to you and yours! I hope you find ways to match your energy to the rhythms of the season.✨
Lori - the image of "going quiet as winter emerges from the colors of autumn" is just beautiful. I thought you and your readers might be interested in a wonderful advent-season book by Gayle Boss: "All Creation Waits." https://gayleboss.com/all-creation-waits-gift-edition
She writes with lyric warmth about how woodland creatures (she lives in northern Michigan) prepare for and survive the winter. It's wonderful reading for this quieter time of year.
Carol, thank you for your kind words! 💚
I look forward to getting Gayle Boss's book. I imagine many of the animals are similar to those in my current and childhood homes. It sounds like it would be just the thing for me. I appreciate the recommendation!
Those photos of the fire are stunning!
Thanks! I rarely feel like the photos really capture them well (outside my photography skill set), but these ones really captured how I experienced the fire that night. 🔥
Beautiful! So far, we've had a bright and sunny December where I live in Hawaii, but the breeze is a little cooler. It's not always like this. A downpour is a more likely scenario in December. But the weather is so changeable here—you never know from one day to the next. I might need to consider the summer solstice link you shared!
We are definitely not having the same climatological experience. ;) But it changes fast here, too. Today we’re getting ice and snow squalls, which adds to the winter vibes. I’m using our changing skies as an opportunity to practice acceptance. I hope you can, too. We have much to learn from nature. ☀️❄️🌧️