Saturday, December 31, 2016

SOLSTICE

Set out for solstice drumming evening.

 Instead entered place of high ritual in a yard on the St. Johns river.
(Not a republican in the 50 or so participants.)

 A native American ritual included:

 real fireworks, 
a pause to watch space shuttle pass in the sky,
 a symbolic burning of something personal that needs to end,
 a spiral dance into the center and back,
 lighting of candles around the circle to call in the return of the sun,
 and a candle lit and placed on a circle symbol in sand for a new intention or dream to manifest. 


Feeling of belonging where I am now is a precious moment to hold dear through the holidays.

 (And sitting by the fire, after feasting,with others on a dark crisp night makes for perfect.