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My Norwegian relatives would have greeted each other this time of year with a hearty “God Jul!” These words are a reminder that even though the snow is swirling outside of my window, the promise of growing warmth is present in each winter day. With the celebration of Yule on the Winter Solstice, we honor the return of the Sun. From December the 21st forward until the Summer Solstice, the days will be getting longer here in the Northern Hemisphere.
If you can, please join Allie and I at this year’s Winter Solstice celebration. This December 21st will mark our fifteenth year facilitating the ceremony for Maine Audubon. We’ll be making a collective gratitude bundle–called a despacho–and listen to a seasonal story, music and share cookies and hot cider! For many folks, this evening is a chance to step out of the hustle and bustle of holiday madness to pause and reflect on all that is good in our lives and on the Earth. Remembering that our lives are truly blessed is a way to spread good cheer. We not only honor the light of the returning Sun, but the LIGHT in all of our hearts!
Please join us from 7PM -8:30PM on December 21st.
(There is a small fee and remember advance registration is necessary!)
Maine Audubon
20 Gilsland Farm Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
(207) 781-2330 x209
lduffy@maineaudubon.org
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Ah…. the family & I plan to join you, all five of us. This year I have the week of Christmas off from work for the first time, and all four kids are going to be here.
Comment by Dianna December 10, 2008 @ 4:02 amgood yule to you!
as i prepare to celebrate the return of the sun, and welcome the feelings of hopeful expectation that come,i catch the wisper of the dream i hold for the new day, the new season, the new year.
my personal dream, and my dream for all my relations upon this beautiful blue planet, is to experience living heaven on earth.
my heart,mind,and spirit reapond as i feel my way into this offering of love. it feels so good that i want to invite others to experience this fullness of feeling, that i have come to know.
Becoming The New Human Guided Meditations, is a cd that i enjoy using. it has inspired me to become more clear on what my soul longs for. living heaven on earth is my souls desire. any kindred spirits out there that wish to join me in dreaming this dream?
Comment by connie December 18, 2008 @ 1:06 pmHey Connie!
Comment by spiritliving December 23, 2008 @ 9:30 pmYou can count on Allie and I as fellow dreamers! Let’s make 2009 a magnificent year!!
Evelyn