The Darkest Days
Today – as I write this, the new moon makes its appearance. A total solar eclipse has happened. And we are a week away from the darkest day of the year – the winter solstice. We are rapidly dropping into the depths of winter.
And this year we have a major astrological conjunction taking place at the solstice – as well!
So, what does it all mean? For me this is the time of year to take stock.
And taking stock of the year we have just had – I aim to find:
- Its gifts and wonders
- Its challenges, trials and difficulties
- Those things I can be thankful for
- What could do with a change
Next up is how I would like the next year to be:
- For myself
- For my family friends and loved ones
- For the human family
- For the world I live in
I tend to make these wishes for the coming year fairly general rather than too specific – I really don’t want to rule out things that I haven’t thought of but that may be great.
And this year my biggest wish is for us – my human brothers and sisters – to acknowledge and act on the fact that we are all of one humanity. And in our common humanity, that we act with compassion, kindness and consideration for others. And not just for other humans but for all of life and for our Earth.
These are the dark days where we can envisage ourselves emerging from the hibernation of winter, beginning to live our dreams for the year ahead and joining with those collective dreams that aim for peace and joy as we live on this beautiful earth. And this year my dreams are for hope – that we can come through the difficulties as a collective and emerge stronger and clearer about our place in the greater scheme of things.
I am dreaming the insects to pollinate the plants and the soils being enriched with nutrients, compost and those little creatures that make the soils fertile. I am dreaming plants growing in abundance to feed all of nature – including the people.
I will do this as I plant my garden – my new wild-flower meadow and my new vegetable growing area.
There are many ways to dream changes in our lives and in the life of our communities and countries. Perhaps at this time our dreams will be heard as prayers and answered.
Love and Connection
Carrie
