DECEMBER 21st / WINTER SOLSTICE

winter solstice /ˌwin(t)ər ˈsälstəs,ˌwin(t)ər ˈsōlstəs/ noun the solstice that marks the onset of winter, at the time of the shortest day, about December 21 in the northern hemisphere and June 21 in the southern hemisphere.

Embrace the quiet transformation of winter, a season not of death, but a crucible for metamorphosis.

As nature adapts and prepares, so should we, taking the time for reflection, rest, and rejuvenation. Winter's sparse beauty is a reminder to slow down, replenish, and possibly make the profound choice to shed old skins for new beginnings.

On this Winter Solstice, the shortest day invites us inward, into the depths of our inner selves. It's a sacred time to set intentions, to release what no longer serves us, and to plant the seeds of new dreams that will grow with the returning light. Consider meditative practices, writing in your journal, or simply sitting by candlelight to honor the darkness before welcoming back the light.

This solstice, let the stillness be your guide, and the gradual return of the sun a symbol of the emerging clarity and direction in your own life.

SOUND ON: Below is a excerpt of Katherine May reading an excerpt from her wonderful book ‘Wintering’