Winter Solstice Intentions

Lilly Scheibelhut
Dec 22, 2024
1 min read

Yesterday, December 21, was the Winter Solstice.

The day each year that has the shortest daylight and therefore, the longest night.

It's a time that beckons us to reflect.

What events happened this past year?

How have things changed?

How have they not changed?

I try and reflect on the past year without judgement, purely taking inventory.

Re-experiencing how I felt.

I felt a sense of accomplishment and pride at launching my blog.

I felt a sense of love and belonging connecting with people who care for me.

I felt a sense of disappointment breaking my sobriety.

And

After the longest night of the year comes the morning.

The day the sun ascends a little higher for a littler longer.

A symbol of hope.

How will I continue to be of service to myself and others in this new year?

The answer I place deep in my heart.

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