Today is the Winter Solstice. In recent weeks I’ve been growing more quiet, listening deeply to myself, and exploring the darker corners of my interior world.You know, it’s actually not so sinister in there. I have found such gems – little pieces of me, my history, old patterns and beliefs – that are ready to be brought into the light of the longer days which come tomorrow. It’s what I think cave-diving must be like. From the outside, so dark and scary and unknown. And on the inside, amid the damp recesses there are crystal pools to be discovered, lovely moments of recognition… oooh what’s that, a diamond!
On this longest night of the year, I feel at peace and am ready for ceremony. I will connect with loving friends and shine light into the darker corners, as they hold space for my healing. There will be candles and burning, releasing the old and welcoming the Light to bless visions for the coming year. And dancing, celebrating this body who knew to be still and listen for a time to the wisdom within her.
Will you share, how do you plan to move through this day? Will you sink into the darkness and listen? Will there be ritual and ceremony? What is coming for you in this Season of Light?
I’m bringing much more intention and focus to the start of the coming year, you are invited to join me. On January 6th I’ve planned a day for 20 Austin women to Create Your 2012 with intention, intuition, beauty, connection. On January 9th I will host a free, one-hour live call about Practicing Expansion, creating a Healthy + Beautiful Life, one day at a time. The Vibrant Life Master Class begins January 16, for 4 weeks thru February 10. I hope to meet you there!
Be Well,
Maddy
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Freedom to travel whenever & wherever I choose with my family
Freedom to select the best schools that suit the needs of my children
Freedom to access quality holistic/integrative healthcare
Freedom to create a beautiful sanctuary to house my family and share with loved ones
Freedom to move my body with strength, joy & ease
Freedom to follow my instincts and love myself with limitless approval
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I have spent the last several years in a different sleeping and waking practice, and gotten lazy over the holidays. So today was a good reminder to return to it. It goes like this:
Awaken.
Gently notice you're awake.
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1. Find inspiration
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Today is the Winter Solstice. In recent weeks I’ve been growing more quiet, listening deeply to myself, and exploring the darker corners of my interior world.You know, it’s actually not so sinister in there. I have found such gems – little pieces of me, my history, old patterns and beliefs – that are ready to be brought into the light of the longer days which come tomorrow. It’s what I think cave-diving must be like. From the outside, so dark and scary and unknown. And on the inside, amid the damp recesses there are crystal pools to be discovered, lovely moments of recognition… oooh what’s that, a diamond!
vibrant one (vï'brənt wun) noun 1. an individual or collective engaged in deliberate creation of a healthy, beautiful life.