Wishing You Light, Post #28

[usedtobeljs]

We're a day past the solstice, and light is returning.

For a person who hates summer, this is not an unalloyed blessing, but I do understand that others like the sun more than I do. ;) And there is power in the change of seasons and the cycles of time and light.

My own week past has been a quiet one, with extra Pilates classes, a trip to the local art museum, and a few sessions of decluttering, which will intensify in the next weeks. I got all my holiday shopping done and posted ten days ago, too, and while I have a Boxing Day party to attend and a day trip on the 28th with a pal, my schedule is otherwise un-booked.

But today is my major Christmas gift to myself -- a deep-tissue massage to dig out the worst of the stress gone by.

I wish you a gift that brings you joy and ease, and I wish you light in the next few days.

Comments

[desdemonaspace]

Happy Solstice! Welcome the lengthening days.

A deep-tissue massage sounds fabulous. You inspire me to do the same.

[usedtobeljs]

Happy lengthening of the days to you! :)

A massage is a nice option for self-care, and if you like that kind of thing, go for it.

[rainkatt]

Enjoy the massage!

Even here on the damp coast, I grieve the darkness as it wanes, so I get it, even though I don't live where it gets actually hot. (Anymore. I was a depressed mess in San Diego...)

Your time off sounds lovely.

[usedtobeljs]

I have only lived in the Sunbelt (except for two years as a child in Alberta), so you can imagine my feelings about summer. ;) Enjoy your winter wonderland in the PNW!

Hugs hugs!

[kathyh]

I’m not fond of the summer either but our weather here has been so gloomy that for once I don’t mind a little extra light!

A deep tissue massage sounds wonderful. Enjoy your Christmas gift to yourself and your time off.

[usedtobeljs]

The UK is so far north that the sun going down at 3:30 is admittedly too early. ;)

All hugs, K, and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

[gwynnega]

I don't like the summer either, but I do like a little more daylight! I need to declutter in the worst way, but I'm not planning on getting into that until January.

Enjoy your holidays! ::hugs::

[usedtobeljs]

Hugs and cheers for more daylight for you, Gwynne!

[anne_d]

A Joyous Winter Solstice to you, enjoy a well deserved break.

[usedtobeljs]

Wishing you and yours light, A! Hugs!

[kazzy_cee]

The light couldn't come fast enough for me - I really don't like the short days.

[usedtobeljs]

That makes sense -- you're fairly far north! In the U.S. subtropics, much further south, in December it doesn't get dark until about 5, which is fine with me.

Happy holiday weekend!

[alhbooks]

Laste to the party but hoping your Boxing Day party is a pleasure! Happy New Year too!

[usedtobeljs]

Happy New Year to you, ALH! (The Boxing Day event was canceled, so we persevere... ;)) Hugs!