Darkness deserves gratitude. It is the alleluia point at which we learn to understand that all growth does not take place in the sunlight.
--Joan Chittister, Uncommon Gratitude
As we celebrate the return of the Light, may we nevertheless continue to benefit from the peace and nurturing to be found in the Darkness.
Deep peace of the midwinter stars to you, my Solstice friends.
there are times I embrace darkens...like a womb it can be comforting
ReplyDeleteSolstice blessings to you and yours. I have always loved the peace that is found in the darkness.
ReplyDeleteMary
Went out walking in the dark last night...watched/photographed the moon prior to it's eclipse ...it was cloudy most of the night...Happy Winter Solstice to you also...
ReplyDeleteHappy Yule!
ReplyDeleteMerry Yule!
Peace be with you, my Friend!
And to you!!!
ReplyDelete~the stillness we all need...wishing you and your rare one a blessed solstice...may you embrace and savor the moments upon you together this day...much l♥ve and light always~
ReplyDeletethx deb, may your solstice be blessed...
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful or true words could never be uttered. I've always said, I've learned the most valuable lessons in the quiet of darkness.
ReplyDeleteMerry Yule my friend.
Yule Blessings to you and yours! ♥
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very Happy Winter Soltice!!!! It's one of the most cozy days of the entire year :)
ReplyDeleteSo True. So Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessed Yule and Merry Full Moon!
Wishing you much Joy~*
Molly
Happy winter solstice!
ReplyDeleteMerry Yule to you hon...may the new year bring light and blessing to you! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteMay your Solstice be dark and peaceful adorned with Winter stars and that trembling moment of feeling the great Wheel turn...
ReplyDeleteSolstice Blessings and Salutations! The return of light is a welcomed event in many climates, but I have been rather enjoying the shorter days and cooler temperatures down here in the sub-tropics.
ReplyDeleteGlorious Day for us all! all the best D S W Seeks!
ReplyDeleteSolstice blessings to you through the gifts of darkness and reentering the light!
ReplyDeleteSorry to leave this here but couldn't find your email address. I was delighted to find my package in the mail this morning, made my day! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteBrightest Blessings!!
Toni
Many, many Yuletide blessings to you and your Rare One from over the pond. x
ReplyDeletewinter stolstice blessings to you, my friend
ReplyDeleteand thank you...Buddy is in my heart....
Sweet blessings to you. xx
ReplyDelete"Deep peace of the midwinter stars" - Beautifully said, Debra! Darkness gives us quiet and calm, a time to go within. An opportunity to learn and grow from the deeper reaches of our selves.
ReplyDeletePeace and stars to you and yours!
Been looking forward to your post today Debra.Yes, if it wasn't for the 'darkness', there would be no 'light'.
ReplyDeleteHope you and your Rare One have a great holiday.
Jim
I, too, find the darkness a soothing time...wasn't always so for me tho.
ReplyDeleteXo
Jo
Solstice blessings to you! And thank you for that quote. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful passage!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that!
ReplyDeleteDebz,
ReplyDeleteAfter watching the lunar eclipse the other night, and after reading this, you have filled me with such joy - my chest is full of enlightenment.
And yes, I'm tearing up as I write this.
The Universe is mighty, isn't it? We are SO fortunate that we belong to her.