The Darkest Night

[photo from LPI Earth and Space Science Newsletter]

In a few minutes from now, it will officially be Winter - The Winter Solstice.

This is the day in the seasonal calendar when the day is the shortest and the night is the longest.

It's one of my most happy days because now we head back towards the light.

You see, since the Summer Solstice, the days have been getting shorter and shorter - pretty un-noticable until you reach that day in late Summer when you begin to feel the change.  Soon we are marching steadily towards the dark until we come to today - the first day of Winter.

From here on out, it's light light light!  Each day will begin to get longer as we move through Winter and into Spring.  This was a time for celebrating in ancient times - and I agree wholeheartedly.

So what can you celebrate today - right now?  Not just the Holy-Days and New Year but life in general?  This is a great time to reflect on the past 12 months - how did you spend them?  Did they serve you well?  Did you serve them well? 

What are your plans for the next 12 months?  How do you plan to welcome back the light?

Me, I've lit candles and made a lovely dinner.  I've put on some soft music and I plan to spend my evening relaxing and reflecting and setting my intentions for a 2007 that's prosperous and abundant in every way.

I wish you the same!