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.
Blessings to you and yours. Happy Solstice.
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Solstice blessings to you as well! I hope it is a wonderful day for you and your loved ones!
ReplyDeletehappy solstice...i guess! i hate the return of the light. i am a woman of darkness.
ReplyDeleteTo you as well, Deb. Have a wonderful day
ReplyDeleteHappy solstice! It was dark when I woke up this morning. Looking forward to more daylight again!
ReplyDeleteHappy Winter, Debs
ReplyDeleteahhh, I love this, its my anniversary today, wedding anniversary, 40 years,wow,
ReplyDeleteSame to you to dear! Some people mind the dark early days, but not me, it forces me to wind down early and relax for the evening.
ReplyDeleteas the light grows so may we all...
ReplyDeleteHappy Solstice
Happy Solstice, Debra! I am overjoyed that the days will begin getting longer!
ReplyDeleteAnd to you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings of the WInter Solstice to you and your Rare One! I know Yule enjoy it!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Winter to you Deb. Thanks so much for your kind comment.
ReplyDeleteSolstice blessings - I do enjoy cosy dark nights but now I am looking forward to more sunlight
ReplyDeleteYule Blessings to you as well dear lady, Oma Linda
ReplyDeleteBlessings of the year and happy Solstice to you and your Rare One! I for one am happy the light is returning. I won't be tired at 6 p.m. much longer! :)
ReplyDeleteHi human, Debra,
ReplyDeleteI'm quite liking the Darkness, although the band, The Darkness, make me cringe.
Time to cosy on my brand new, luxury bed and embrace the night.
Solstice thoughts, your way, eh,
Penny! I'm a dog, not a robot! Arf! :)
Yes, the greatest growth often occurs in darkness. Happy Solstice!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and yours! Burning the old Yule log now on the darkest day.... and then we start heading towards the light.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your Honey Bunny a wonderful Holiday Solstice.
ReplyDeleteIf I could, I'd give you a tray of my Solstice cookies.
Cheers and boogie boogie.
Good point! A famous author once said that we only learn when we're miserable.
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ReplyDeleteDespite what Christians say, it's the true reason for the season.
ReplyDeleteHappy Winter Solstice and many blessings Debra ;o) Big Hugs ;o)
ReplyDeleteAnd a happy Solstice to you. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteWonderful sentiment, Debra. At a service I went to this past Friday night, the rabbi talked about darkness. It holds special meaning to the Jewish people. Our holidays start at nightfall. It's a sacred time.
ReplyDeleteHappy Solstice and Xmas week. xo
Brightest Blessings my beautiful friend! You reminded me of an interview of a woman who lives in Iqaluit and she spoke of the softness of the dark. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteA Blessed Yule to you and yours! ♥
ReplyDeleteGoddess bless your sweet heart
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you, Debra!
ReplyDeleteGoddess bless you and your rare one.
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