The Winter Solstice

  • Sharon
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    SE Metro
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    #1899777

    The winter solstice time is no longer celebrated as it once was, with the understanding that this is a period of descent and rest, of going within our homes, within ourselves and taking in all that we have been through, all that has passed in this full year which is coming to a close… like nature and the animal kingdom around us, this time of hibernation is so necessary for our tired limbs, our burdened minds.

    Our modern culture teaches avoidance at a max at this time; alcohol, lights, shopping, overworking, over spending, comfort food and consumerism.

    … and yet the natural tug to go inwards as nearly all creatures are doing is strong and the weather so bitter that people are left feeling that winter is hard, because for those of us without burning fires and big festive families, it can be lonely and isolating. Whereas in actual fact winter is kind, she points us in her quiet soft way towards our inner self, towards this annual time of peace and reflection, embracing the darkness and forgiving, accepting and loving embracing goodbye the past year.

    Winter takes away the distractions, the buzz, and presents us with the perfect time to rest and withdraw into a womb like love, bringing fire and light to our hearth.

    …and then, just around the corner the new year will begin again, and like a seed planted deep in the earth, we will all rise with renewed energy once again to dance in the sunlight.

    -Brigit Anna McNeill

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 17646
    #1899780

    Holy crap Sharon, pretty deep stuff for this motley group don’t you think? jester

    Sharon
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    SE Metro
    Posts: 5605
    #1899785

    Nah not really. Many of us spend a lot of time outdoors, whether fishing, hunting, or otherwise and likely have enjoyed many moments of peaceful solidarity and reflection that only the wilderness can provide. Don’t sell yourselves short!

    We can all be keyboard warriors from time to time.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 17646
    #1899786

    Nah not really. Many of us spend a lot of time outdoors, whether fishing, hunting, or otherwise and likely have enjoyed many moments of peaceful solidarity and reflection that only the wilderness can provide. Don’t sell yourselves short!

    We can all be keyboard warriors from time to time.

    Bingo, you just summed up why I drive 4 hours to go in the boat. applause applause

    Huntindave
    Shell Rock Iowa
    Posts: 3148
    #1899792

    I broke the ice away from my local ramp and went out on the river this afternoon. Was hoping to pick up a walleye or two but that didn’t happen. The river was peaceful with just me and the eagles and the occasional deer strolling along. Oddly enough I was not all that disappointed that I did not catch any walleye. It was just a nice afternoon to sit in a boat on the river.

    Pailofperch
    Central Mn North of the smiley water tower
    Posts: 3246
    #1899810

    Sitting in a deer stand late winter, watching the critters deal with the cold, hearing trees and ice popping, there’s nothing like it. There’s no need for a therapist when one can just shut the busy world off, observe nature, and realize how small and lucky you are in this beautiful place.

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    Buffalo Fishhead
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    #1899817

    Wednesday I went ice fishing on a local lake. From 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM I was the only person on the 225 acre lake, not another person in sight. It was great, I enjoyed the solitude.

    Being alone, like I was, does something for the soul.

    Buffalo Fishhead

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