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Amanda Leigh's avatar

I loved this piece, especially the invitation to rest in the pause instead of filling it. Over the last decade I have been working to slow this season down in my own household- less gifts, less hosting, less pressure. It's been incredible and I really enjoy the idea of just waiting in the liminal with the season and the ancestors, allowing the time to move as it will.

Alexandra Cain, M.Div's avatar

It is the real reason for the season. 🕯️ ❄️

Ryan Rose Weaver (she/hers)'s avatar

I am feeling deeply this call to pause, this sense that “the future is not ready to be handled yet.” Thankful for this recounting of simple rituals that simply hold the space, without the need to fill it.

liz cooke's avatar

I love this piece and also practice in a similar way, though not by recent heritage. I have been finding my way back to what we lost, or was stolen, from our ancestral practices, here in Northern Europe. Wishing you a blessed Winter Solstice and sacred pause.

Alexandra Cain, M.Div's avatar

I’m so glad to hear it. A lot of my teachers are rooted in UK traditions so I practice their old ways, too. It’s such a rich heritage. Blessed winter solstice!