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christmas, family, life, nature, Solstice, traditions, winter, Winter Solstice
The weeks leading to solstice and Christmas pull me in two directions. The shortening days and lengthening nights ask me to slow down, to quiet myself, to rest and reflect and snuggle in with my family around the wood stove. The holiday parties and family gatherings and gift-giving ask me to pile on extra outings, to break our rhythm and stay out late, to drive north and south and be merry.
And I do love these gathering times, eating good food with people I love. And I do love the quiet darkness, the nights we have no obligations and stay home on the farm.
As we create our own traditions, though, this is what I want to give Waylon:
Candles on Solstice, homemade truffles, and poems to celebrate each other and the world.
I want to give him the space to go inside himself when he needs it, when the darkness invites him into long nights and gives him stars to find his way.
So beautiful!
Wishing your family a joyous Christmas!
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Nice sentiments. While the holiday things are exciting and fun and I know a lot of people feel down after the holidays, I actually enjoy the quiet winter times that comes after.
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Such lovely wishes for this day. Today drew us outside, but I am currently, happily, snuggled under a sleeping toddler.
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A blessed child for the deep love he is offered by you and Edge. Bless YOU, dear Katie. And all my love to Edge and Wayon.
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Thank you, Katherine~I finally got around to putting photos in an album the other day, and the amazement and awe and beauty and intensity of birth washed over me again. Thank you for all you gave us and all your love~
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I’ve been noticing my desire, more and more, for quiet, reflective time during this season—even as I love the boisterous, joyful celebrations with family. While I’ve weeded out a lot, sometimes wanting my kids to have all the “merry” that I had growing up pushes me to do more. I love this idea that offering the quiet and space to go within is a gift too.
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