My favorite day of the year occurred this past week, on December 21. The Winter Solstice happened on that day. A solstice is an astronomical event caused by the tilt of the earth’s axis and its orbital motion around the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice occurs on December 21, when we reach our maximum tilt and furthest point from the sun. The result is the longest night and shortest day of the year. Here are ten reasons why this day is so meaningful for me, my favorite day of the year.
The Winter Solstice
- December 21 is the longest night. We do not have another longest night this year.
- We have gone as far as we can go in darkness.
- A lot of change and growth has been happening in the dark.
- We are at our deepest point of darkness and now begin the long journey back toward the light.
- Each day between the Winter and Summer solstice, we gain approximately 90 seconds to two minutes.
- This solar gain means spring is right on schedule!
- December 21 may be the beginning of winter, but the roots of spring are already within us.
- The in-breaking of something different, the profound, transformative change that is happening now, in the darkness of the earth, of our being, creates energy toward the freshness of new life.
- We are ready for a transformation. We were made for this moment.
- Darkness is breaking again toward the light. What will be different about us during this orbital rotation toward the sun?
Your Turn
There is energy in the perpetual spinning of change, growth, and transformation. The journey may be arduous sometimes, but our fortitude lies within us. We are strong enough to get through this cycle.
In what ways are you recognizing the growth that is happening within you right now?
I welcome your comments.
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