Traditionally, the solstice is a time of quiet, dreaming, and the light and warmth of fire. The sounds all have a cold primitive purity as they ring out. The rivers are still and the land waits patiently for spring to come. Walking at night this time of year yields a pure silence which I think of as Divine. The sky is full of stars and planets which seem brighter and larger than usual.
During the season of the Solstice, try to atune yourself to Mother Earth and honor the four directions, the land you are standing upon. Allow yourself to become aware of the wind as it sweeps around you. Come into contact with the Universe inside and outside yourself.
A Litany for the Winter Solstice
For the return of the sun—blessing and praise!
For the gifts we give–and receive–blessing and praise!
For all of the gift givers—blessing and praise!
For the Children of Wonder—blessings and praise!
For children everywhere—blessing and praise!
For sunsets and starlight–blessings and praise!
For fabulous feast days—blessings and praise!
For those who cook them—blessings and praise!
For the tree in the corner—blessings and praise!
For the candles in the window—blessings and praise!
For the icicles on the trees—blessings and praise!
For light on the snowfields—blessings and praise!
For the gifts of friendship—blessings and praise!
For hand-bell ringers—blessings and praise!
For the robin and wren—blessings and praise!
For animals everywhere—blessing and praise!
Winter beach
Blessings to all as they celebrate this holy season for so many people on our planet. Committing random acts of kindness is a way to bless yourself and others in your life.
idealisticrebel 
So calming. Many
Solstice blessings to you!
And I thank you.
When I was a young girl, my grandma would tell me, that every time I saw a red bird, it was blessing. She died, and I am now 34.It still means the same thing after 24 years.
I completely agree. I remember everything my grandparents ever told me. They make for wonderful memories. Blessings, Barbara
Happy Solstice to you too! Lovely blessing!
may your life be filled, today and always, with blessing and praise.
Reblogged this on Crowing Crone Joss and commented:
Wise and beautiful thoughts on the Winter Solstice
I love your blessings and praise. Thank you for your words, happy solstice, and blessings to you.
Blessings and praise, indeed!
Blessed Solstice!
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