(not necessarily in that order)
How lovely it’s been to be relatively still and inward on the winter solstice.
And a rare blessing it is, as we’re usually up to our eyeballs in Christmas prep during this week. But with the concert behind us and (for once) not being in charge of Christmas Eve music, we were quick to take this opportunity.
I’m so grateful we did, as I’ve enjoyed some deep meditations with important insights.
Bring on the light!
I love these reminders to stop and reflect on the differences between how we treat ourselves as compared to how we treat our plants (or our pets or our friends).
Of course, the next step is to not just think about it, but to incorporate our insights into new actions and habits.
Not so easily accomplished, at least in my experience.
Today has mostly been about taking it easy (well, except for doing laundry!) and enjoying the feeling of being completely back to normal physically.
But it’s also been a day for inner work and deep insights from a wise friend.
The key phrases are nothing new; I’ve been trying to work on these things for years.
Peace and contentment. Being vs doing. Balance.
But now these concepts are moving from being given “lip service” to becoming absolutely essential in my life and causing me to take a hard look at my approach to my work.
What an interesting time.
Feeling a bit untethered these past few days.
It’s like I can feel the next shift coming but I can’t quite see what direction it’s going in.
I also think some deeper insights are trying to surface. All in all, not a comfortable moment in time.