Summer Solstice

"Today we celebrate light and honor 

the wisdom of the shadows."

Dacha Avelin

As we deepen our connection with nature, we pay more attention to the changing of seasons, the dividing segments of nature.  The Summer Solstice offers us more light for which nature gladly responds.  Humans as well seem to be more active with the longer hours of sunlight.

The darkness of nightfall can be intensified as well as our eyes adjust to change. Through this warm season, however, we tend to sit on the ground in the evening as well as the day.  With increased physical activity, our feet touch the ground more if not longer and this too grounds us deeper.

Just being outside, whether detecting the fragrances of nature or listening to birds sing, we feel a closeness.  To be more strongly connected, perhaps we even stare at the stars and moon longer while we listen hopefully for a whisper in the wind. Either way, celebrate this day.