Welcome Winter Solstice! Friends it’s cold outside but the fire in my heart is warm with wonderful memories of this year that is passing. It is a time to slow down and take solitude in our dwellings by the fire and pass our time in peaceful reflection. A time for taking walks in nature noting the bare landscapes, taking in the glittering beauty around us. We may go skating on the ice, sledding on fresh fallen snow, simply feel the freshness and bite of the frost on rosy cheeks and happy little faces. Other times, we may be feeling compelled to conserve our energy, it’s a time for gathering together, a time for softer comforting activities with family and loved ones. May we all use this season of slumber to cleanse ourselves emotionally and to grow spiritually and may we emerge from winter renewed, rejuvenated and fresh like the spring flowers. Happy Solstice dear Friends …..love and light, Christina