Snowdrops and primroses and crocuses push through the cold soil to smile at us. Birds and rabbits and bees begin to be active anew. Nature responds to warmth, and people respond to Light: We may feel a certain release in the Soul as the days are slowly, yet, persistently, getting longer.
Don’t be harsh with yourself. Don’t beat yourself up for the wrongs that you may have committed. Apologize as appropriate. No need to perpetuate the philosophies and practices of punishment. Allow Love to wash away pain and guilt. Forgive yourself and others. Learn from your mistakes, be grateful, and move on, with humble and aware mind.
A gentle opening gives hope. A soft smile warms the soul. An inviting gesture heals the heart. We each carry an abundance of these balsams within us. Let’s dispense them generously.
When the Sun shines onto Earth during the short days of Winter at the beginning of February, something stirs in us. We’re still six weeks away from Spring in the Northern hemisphere. Yet, fresh drops of nourishing Spirit elixir are spreading through our energy field. The will to create arises in the mind anew. What seed shall I choose to cultivate this year?
Have you ever noticed the pinkish tinge of naked branches and tree trunks at this time of the year? A certain gentleness and softness permeates the chilly months, if only we allow ourselves to slow down and notice. It’s as if our human bones are reflected in the structure of the tree people. They graciously unclothe themselves every Winter for us to see the Life pulsating through their core.
January tends to be a difficult month in the temperate zones of the Northern hemisphere. The décor for the end-of-year festivities is gone. The Earth has withdrawn into itself, preparing for the Spring. The days are getting longer but the Sky is still far away. We look around and it’s dark and cold and dismal. Bewildered, we begin stumbling back to the warm chambers of the heart. Hopefully, we can find the way in.
The transition from December to January in the Northern hemisphere happens when our souls explore the realm of Feelings on their annual pilgrimage. In the Autumn, the souls contemplate the realm of Thinking, and in Spring they travel through the regions of the Will.
The cosmic dance inspires us to step into the world of matter, into the grind of the daily routines where we have a chance to share Love with each other.
