Affirmations:
I celebrate joy in life.
I use any excuse to celebrate love.
Every time we connect with another is a
blessing.
In the days of greater darkness, we can
remember that “all is well”.
Winter Solstice
The celebration of winter solstice is a time to recognize
changing light and seasons.
As we officially enter winter with less daylight and more dark,
we remember light comes from within.
We learn to look for the light and listen to our inner light.
As we celebrate the season of Light, we seek the light
within ourselves and others.
Joy is Light.
Gratitude is Light.
Wisdom is Light.
Love is Light.
And so it is we seek
the Light and delight in what we see and can be.
The Light of the solstice is remembered in the white snow of
winter, sparkling in the moonlight.
The Light of Christmas with the Star of Bethlehem, Christmas
trees lights bring happy reminders.
The eight nights of Chanukah awaken the miracles of our
faiths as they bring joy and insight.
Even the light of Kwanza opens my heart to remembering true
community outreach and compassion.
In winter, a time of rest and renewal, we are called to sit
by the fire, reflect quietly and enjoy the peace.
During times of greater darkness we can share with friends
and neighbors, read more and feel warm inside.
In times of less sunlight and warmth, we are called to
conserve our energy.
When there is scarcity of needed fuel, food and heat
resources, we are to preserve what we have.
Natural responses to the changes in nature teach us when to
conserve what we have.
We are learning to respond to our resources of time, money
and energy.
We are taught by nature and the environmental changes as
well as the changing times.
We can learn with ease through openness and willingness or
with stress through our resistance and ignorance.
We waste of energy to complain.
We increase our resources with appreciation.
We heal our judgments with optimum forgiveness.
We enjoy the changing seasons when we respect their uniqueness.
The same is true with the changes in people and
circumstances.
When we react with fear and judgment, pushing to do it our
way, we meet resistance.
When we respond with love and acceptance, allowing what is
to be, we enjoy what we have.
We can learn and benefit from all things, whether we like
them or not.
Consider reflecting on what is.
Allow all judgments to be forgiven.
Sincerely learn and benefit from everyone and everything.
Remember your perception and appreciation make all the
difference.
Betty Lue