The Lights of Winter Solstice

We are nearing Winter Solstice and the "darkest" night of the year but, as I drive across town tonight, I want to celebrate what I see: our city's and my neighbors' efforts to bring light into the world! I relish and am warmed by the polka dot lights outlining our big buildings' edges downtown, a multi-color splash of lights cascading from a rooftop, candy-cane whites and reds twirling up and down columns, twinkly starlights gracing the splayed branches of front-yard trees and shrubs, and tiny warm yellows glowing in their candle-shaped-ness. This year I am thrilled that Hannukah, Christmas, and Kwanza all happen during the week of December 22nd - 26th. I love feeling connected to people beyond my family and friends this time of year. I believe we all are meant to receive blessings sent to us from a Greater Spirit. Tonight, I feel both lifted and grounded.

Warm, Loving and Happy Holidays to you all!

Ever so gratefully,

ARC