Welcoming the Light In the Darkness
What's Ready to Be Born
from All You Choose to Leave Behind?
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In-Person Gathering
Sunday, December 19th, 2021 4 - 6 PM Mary's Garden Sanctuary, Great Barrington, MA |
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Virtual Zoom Gathering
Sunday, December 19th 2021 8 - 9 PM |
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*These events are donation based. Pay what you are able.
Suggested donation $20-$75
Suggested donation $20-$75
What is the solstice?During these darkest days of the year, when the Northern Hemisphere is tipped furthest away from the sun, ancient cultures lit fires to celebrate the moment when the sun's light began to return.
Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa all celebrate the returning of the light but most of us neglect the wisdom and peace this darkest time also invites us to receive. |
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For about three weeks each year, we experience this time of very little change in each day's light.
Solstice means sun-stasis... sun stands still.
In these weeks of early sunsets and dark evenings, we brighten our lives with light.
The heightened contrast brings comfort.
In these days of sweet enveloping darkness
we can attune to the season's invitation for quiet and introspection.
But this busy holiday time makes that doubly difficult!
to more clearly see the pinpoint of light ready to burst into flame in the year to come.
Solstice means sun-stasis... sun stands still.
In these weeks of early sunsets and dark evenings, we brighten our lives with light.
The heightened contrast brings comfort.
In these days of sweet enveloping darkness
we can attune to the season's invitation for quiet and introspection.
But this busy holiday time makes that doubly difficult!
to more clearly see the pinpoint of light ready to burst into flame in the year to come.
These weeks between Samhain and the Winter Solstice
allow us to release what no longer serves in ourselves
to make room for all that wants to come.
As you prepare, what part of you needs to receive rest right now?
In this year, like no other, do you long to find its gifts,
to revel in the quiet of the year's rare moments
that allow you to release all that stands in the way of your light's revealing?
allow us to release what no longer serves in ourselves
to make room for all that wants to come.
As you prepare, what part of you needs to receive rest right now?
In this year, like no other, do you long to find its gifts,
to revel in the quiet of the year's rare moments
that allow you to release all that stands in the way of your light's revealing?
We are nearing the winter solstice.
How do you want to align with the Earth and her cycles
to balance all you plan to DO with who you will BE?
to balance all you plan to DO with who you will BE?
Sitting with yourself in the darkness,
Ask yourself...
"What wisdom is wanting to come through in both darkness and light?"
How can what appears as dichotomy serve to expand your intuition,
shift unconscious patterns that reject what wants to transform you,
and expand the light you are?
It's time to honor the darkness and celebrate the light revealed though you.
shift unconscious patterns that reject what wants to transform you,
and expand the light you are?
It's time to honor the darkness and celebrate the light revealed though you.
IS IT TIME FOR YOU TO...
tune in more deeply to nature's wisdom,
deeper than you may ever have before?
...align with her cycles
and an intimacy with your own deeper knowing?
...sharpen your intuition for the messages and mystery
found in the land, in the rocks and trees, and the dark night sky
deeper than you may ever have before?
...align with her cycles
and an intimacy with your own deeper knowing?
...sharpen your intuition for the messages and mystery
found in the land, in the rocks and trees, and the dark night sky
What You Can Expect
What You Can Expect
On the afternoon and early evening of Sunday, December 19th
I invite you to join me to celebrate.
I invite you to join me to celebrate.
Your Invitation
We are inextricably a part of the natural world around us.
We are fed by its life blood.
Schooled by its power and resilience.
As the Natural world around us invites,
let this time give you wisdom to hold contrast,
the light and the dark,
trusting its feminine mysteries to expand our own.
Begin again to listen for Nature's messages.
Allow yourself to relax into her sweet holding.
You will regain a centered sense of who you are
without all the trappings and superficiality our culture so values
Join us to remember who you truly are!
We are fed by its life blood.
Schooled by its power and resilience.
As the Natural world around us invites,
let this time give you wisdom to hold contrast,
the light and the dark,
trusting its feminine mysteries to expand our own.
Begin again to listen for Nature's messages.
Allow yourself to relax into her sweet holding.
You will regain a centered sense of who you are
without all the trappings and superficiality our culture so values
Join us to remember who you truly are!
If you can join me around the solstice fire:
In this time of increased precaution,
anyone local to Western Massachusetts and joining me in person for the afternoon event
will safely gather outside with 6' social distancing to commune and connect.
I will look to each woman who attends to do what is right for her to maintain safety.
Guidelines:
Attendance will be limited to 10 women at 6' distance.
We will be outdoors for much of the afternoon
in order to maintain proper social distancing protocols.
Masks are required outside as you feel the need and when inside, at all times.
A bathroom will be available and hand sanitizer will be provided.
Please bring your mask, something to sit upon, a water bottle,
a packed tea or supper, and layers to keep you warm.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to share them with me!
anyone local to Western Massachusetts and joining me in person for the afternoon event
will safely gather outside with 6' social distancing to commune and connect.
I will look to each woman who attends to do what is right for her to maintain safety.
Guidelines:
Attendance will be limited to 10 women at 6' distance.
We will be outdoors for much of the afternoon
in order to maintain proper social distancing protocols.
Masks are required outside as you feel the need and when inside, at all times.
A bathroom will be available and hand sanitizer will be provided.
Please bring your mask, something to sit upon, a water bottle,
a packed tea or supper, and layers to keep you warm.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to share them with me!
In-Person Winter Solstice Gathering
Sunday, December 19th
4 - 6 PM
suggested donation $20-$75
Can't join me in person? Join me online!
During our time together, I will share the significance of the solstice and how to harness the natural power of this time to set the tone for the year.
Bring a candle and a journal.
There will be time for individual practice, a ceremony to ignite what's to come
and discussion of intentions with other sisters.
Join me for this sweet start to a new year that's awaiting our wisdom, joy, and creativity.
Bring a candle and a journal.
There will be time for individual practice, a ceremony to ignite what's to come
and discussion of intentions with other sisters.
Join me for this sweet start to a new year that's awaiting our wisdom, joy, and creativity.