tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post7144183851136847790..comments2020-04-12T09:42:51.619-04:00Comments on Awakened Living: Embracing the Darkness, Welcoming in the LightJan Lundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435987976902042981noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-47861746084249323862009-12-27T09:42:51.706-05:002009-12-27T09:42:51.706-05:00Rose,
Your gentle words of wisdom are so light-fil...Rose,<br />Your gentle words of wisdom are so light-filled themselves! I imagine our forebearers so appreciated the light (esp. fire) as it was the source of so much, many comforts especially. Whenever I am gathered around a bonfire with my family I think of this and how blessed we are to be huddled together, like beings of old, with our attention focused on the here and now—warmed by the light. <br /><br />Kel,<br />I imagine that you would be a great lover of candles and bonfires. I do wish you could have had a sacred "solstice" bonfire. There is always New Years, another sacred time I believe for gathering together and setting forth our intentions for the new year to come. I would love to visit your Log Hendge someday! Your presence in my life this year has also been a great blessed and JOY! xoJan Lundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435987976902042981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-29465535760726218532009-12-26T16:58:11.569-05:002009-12-26T16:58:11.569-05:00candlelight is delightful whatever time of year
w...candlelight is delightful whatever time of year<br /><br />we were looking forward to creating something special within our loghenge for summer solstice (in upside-down-land) <br /><br />but visiting relatives who don't appreciate such things meant it was not good timing <br /><br />::sigh::<br /><br />thankyou Jan for the gentle glow you infuse over us, the connection is one of this year's greatest giftsKelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18425317942978557478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-87658265977432274862009-12-24T17:54:43.974-05:002009-12-24T17:54:43.974-05:00Embrace the light ... embrace the darkness. What i...Embrace the light ... embrace the darkness. What is, is. Embrace it fully, wherever we find ourselves. I love the glow of a candle, it's gentle light flickering. I think of those who lived before electricity and wonder if they had a different appreciation of candlelight than we do, necessity versus pure pleasure? The light will come, the days will expand. As you know, I am entering a new stage of my life journey. We will see what comes to fruition in the coming months. I trust it will all be good, because it will be.Rose - Watching Waveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08753071639280850781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-73789491950830767032009-12-23T17:16:46.323-05:002009-12-23T17:16:46.323-05:00Thank you all for your lovely, heartfelt comments....Thank you all for your lovely, heartfelt comments. I am holding everyone in my heart and will hope that each one of us gives birth to wonderful new aspects of our truest selves. May we hold true to the course of Spirit and the Love of which we are a part.<br /><br />It has been such a joy to connect with every one of you this year, whether in person or through this blog. I thank you for the courage you instill in me to keep walking my talk and embodying MY truest self. I am so grateful for you and your presence in my life.<br /><br />I love you all...<br /><br />Peace...May all beings everywhere experience peace.Janhttp://www.awakenedliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-92205791823475133102009-12-22T10:43:12.716-05:002009-12-22T10:43:12.716-05:00Jan, a lovely post on the solsticem I love your ca...Jan, a lovely post on the solsticem I love your candle...there was a time when I feared the inner intensity of this time of year a bit, but now I think it is actually my favorite...as you said, it pulls us inward...it is the time of mystery, of hidden knowledge, of facing ourselves...stay warm and have a wonderful holiday and new year!Lisa (Mommy Mystic)http://www.mommymystic.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-12841942634777697292009-12-21T23:29:28.527-05:002009-12-21T23:29:28.527-05:00A reminder that thoughts and the critic are always...A reminder that thoughts and the critic are always there. I can't stop them. I can choose to be compassionate and listen to another story.<br /><br />Happy Winter Solstice and Holidays, dear one.mermaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895749686844178804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-55051094777402567222009-12-21T21:58:49.672-05:002009-12-21T21:58:49.672-05:00Jan,
The Winter Solstice means more to me each ye...Jan,<br /><br />The Winter Solstice means more to me each year. I light candles, of course, and read prayers with my seasonal Story-Beads. I am trying to embrace the darkness as well as the light.<br /><br />What's gestating for me are my creativity and spirituality, just as I hoped. You have been a great inspiration in doing that. I wish you and your family much joy and peace this holiday season.<br /><br />GayleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-34609899318718620972009-12-21T11:15:19.875-05:002009-12-21T11:15:19.875-05:00Hi Jan .. first I love the picture .. wonderful.
...Hi Jan .. first I love the picture .. wonderful.<br /><br />I'll have to visit your sites to see the various world celebrations of the Winter Solstice .. very interesting to see how they've developed. I love the idea of a winter candle to constantly remind you of the Spirit presence.<br /><br />Spring is ahead - it just has to wait for me to be free - though now I'm working towards 2010 spring, I feel I can let some shoots out .. at last. I love your sentence "But I can light the fire of my inner life and allow it room to breathe, to glow, to grow .."<br /><br />Thanks Jan - here's to that sure and secure growth that will burst through and lead us on ..<br /><br />Have a wonderful time with family and friends - <br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive Letters Inspirational StoriesHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-60629782479095471302009-12-21T10:35:21.067-05:002009-12-21T10:35:21.067-05:00The idea of a perpetual candle intrigues me. How ...The idea of a perpetual candle intrigues me. How comforting it would be to see that light during the night. You have brought light into my life this year, Jan. I count you among my blessings. Enjoy this holiday with your family.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448211798237937246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-7487338236339967422009-12-20T19:40:37.959-05:002009-12-20T19:40:37.959-05:00As Winter Solstice approaches I too have been quie...As Winter Solstice approaches I too have been quieter, dormant in some ways like a little seed or a tree's roots. <br /><br />I do know that I'm feeling the quickening of creativity and the urge to make music, paint, make new mala designs. All in good time.<br /><br />All this is very positive. And I have your book to give to several of my favorite women for Christmas.<br /><br />Wishing you and yours a wonderful, peaceful, and warm holiday. Thanks for being you.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966104460376436386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-1269552537534884152009-12-20T14:50:58.462-05:002009-12-20T14:50:58.462-05:00Jan, I am so grateful to be here today, and this i...Jan, I am so grateful to be here today, and this is exactly where I am at also on my spiritual journey. So much of what you shared here resonates deeply within me. <br />Especially as you talked about Winter as the "fertile darkness" and a time of going inward, cozying down into one's self. That is exactly how I feel lately!! wow! <br />Also I know that seeds are planting and others are wanting to birth through. I feel very much that although there is some darkness on the soil of my soul it is a season that is very sacred and is welcoming the light! It is hard to wait but I keep bumping into signs and even this blog that remind me of the miracles to come! I am trying to patiently enjoy each moment and not rush the process! I'm not sure what 2010 holds for me yet, but I do have a huge dream that is part of the miracles I speak of so we will see! :) and the Mary thing, it's still there, though I don't know why exactly. Intriguing and so reverent! I am interested in what you spoke of at the end also with your series on the seasons of the soul. will you have this available online? I'd love to learn the content as well. Just a note to suggest if it was possible, I know I won't be in MI! :) either way, I wish you all the best with your upcoming series and other projects! Many blessings and Merry Christmas to you and yours! :)<br />xx ~JenSharmilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599862716126251114noreply@blogger.com