Summer Solstice Arriving
Here Comes the Sun!
Dawn at Orange Lake - the Sun begins to rise above the hills
It's almost that time of year again - when the Sun reaches into new heights after such a long dark snowy winter - anxious for the Sun to warm our weary bones. But it seems to arrive so fast once the Spring Equinox comes - for everything comes alive again - sometimes slowly and dormant under the latest rainy, cloudy skies and then a burst of heat and sunlight. So then the trees and flowers do bloom almost on time despite the delays. Although it seems we are about a week behind. And also even though the first blooms and buds were on the trees it still felt barren and not quite like Spring as though Winter was holding us in her grasp and not wanting to let go.
I am also writing this a bit early because June will be a busy month for me - onto new beginnings and new adventures at home and in the world of business. Sometimes the Summer Solstice merely seems like an extension of Spring - all bound and wrapped up together like the new leaves unfolding.
The word Solstice has the word "Sol" in it which appropriately means "Sun" or "Solar". Bringing warmth and heat and causing all things to grow further. As well the Sun has alot of solar storms lately and auroras are being seen again in the North but also dipping South. Is the world and nature changing?
And many traditions celebrate the Sun with bonfires and ceremonies on the Solstice - to ensure the Sun's return each year. Cycles upon cycles with the planet spinning and the heavens doing their own cosmic and astronomical dance.
As well of course this is another time of transition with the seasons - when we move away from the heavier foods of Winter and include more fruits and vegetables. Spring was a time of cleansing, and so Summer will be a time of ripening, followed by the harvest.
I won't say much more except do enjoy this bountiful time of year. Get out and walk or ride a bicycle but do wear sunscreen daily.
And most of all be well!
Maery
