Spirit Speaks - The Energy of Change December 2022

If you are one of the people that felt incredible energy shifts that have been happening to us on Earth since the Full Moon on December 7 2022, then know that you are not alone.  Many that feel the change talk about being tired all the time.  Others speak of feeling small aches in their bodies that sap the energy from them.  These small aches are changes happening at a cellular level in real time.

Astrologers and mystics are writing about the change that is needed to bring humans and the Earth or Mother Nature back into balance.  Shaman talk about the energy required to shift humans from being apathetic and from being narcissists to becoming spiritual beings.  The process is about changing the concept of "taking because 'I' deserve it" to one of "what is in the best interest of all of us as a group".  The change is hard.  

Some of the changes that need to happen on an individual basis include:

• walking away from consumerism as it only supports the greed of shareholders and fills the landfills.
• extending kindness to self and others without harming people along the way
• finding natural ways to walk softly on the Earth such as growing our own food 
• spending time in Nature in contemplation or meditation and healing

For some, these changes will not happen and they will not be able to contend with the growing vibration of goodness and rightness and integrity.  When they cannot shed core beliefs, they will fall to terminal illnesses.

Those that do shift will experience peace, steadfastness, quiet joy, and an expansion of vision - seeing what needs to be done. The stress lifts.  A new connection with animals emerges. 

It is all good.

Many blessings,

Judy

Mindful?

                            

Where do we find time to be mindful?  All the time!  It is a choice to be mindful.  It is a choice to be distracted.  It is a choice to be at one with what you are doing.

When you hear the phrase, "be with me now", then you know it is time to let go of the busy-ness that piles up on our shoulders.  Shake it off!  Breathe! Let it all go.

This is your day to be mindful all day, in everything that you do. 

This time of year, our mind is full and we need to be able to breathe through the stress so that we can accomplish what we need to do without getting all stressed out.  It is difficult to change our behavior. Three deep breaths in and out and you will feel the tension lesson around your shoulders.  Let it go.

Blessings,

Judy

Winter Solstice 2022

 

                                                   Winter Deer - By D. Hirst November 2022

Over the last twenty years, I have attended quite a few winter solstice events and hosted a dozen or so winter solstice ceremonies with my husband.  We love the time of the longest night as the celebration of the closing of Nature’s year and the welcoming of the new year ahead.  There is excitement about moving from a short amount of daylight to a day that gets longer light.

Past celebrations start with smudging all the guests and then creating a sacred space to hold the ceremony. After the sacred space is invoked, I lead several short meditations, we have some drumming and fire ceremony - even if it is the fireplace - and close with a sharing circle and then closing the sacred space.  After the ceremony, we have food and chatting and laughing.  

The ceremony, for me, is a tradition that helps me keep my spiritual balance through out the year.  It is a time where the camaraderie of the Tribe of people that attend our gatherings increases the energy of the prayers and meditations that we do, and, increases the energy in our house. 

I am grateful for our celebrations and togetherness.  I wish you peace, love, and sanctuary at this Winter Solstice.

Blessings,

Judy