Blessed Solstice and Year End Reflections
Loves,
As I sit here on the Eve of the Solstice, I am thinking of all of you and how much gratitude I have for all of you who read my words, take my classes, are a part of my community in-person, and in the ethers of my FB group. I have been in a "slight" descent into the darker "visioning" time as it is the time to do that, but I haven't gone all the way behind the veils just yet. That will happen after tomorrow's Solstice Ceremony and my last offering of the year. Then I will take some time off until January 7th, to really be in the visioning and dreaming time, so I wanted to tap in with you, share a few things for you to reflect on between now and Christmas...which is also a New Moon. And to also share what has emerged for me so far, and what I will be sitting more deeply with over the next couple of weeks. I also, want you to remember you don't have to have every thing completed by December 31st, and a whole new set of goals and overwhelm on January 1st. Take your time; life comes in cycles; not hard stops and starts. For most cultures around the world January is still the dreaming time, and for many the New Year isn't even January 1st.
So here are some things to reflect on for the Solstice. Be with what is emerging, and what you are FEELING in your physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies. Maybe some words, phrases and intents are beginning to form for you, and maybe not.
Celebrate your successes and all the things you did complete. All you have done and become this year. How you have shown up, first for yourself, and then for others.
Reflect on those things that maybe did not come to completion, or work out the way you planned. Love yourself, know that you did enough, and then make a choice to let it go or carry it into the next cycle. (Remember again, it doesn't have to be done on December 31st)
Sit with, and make a choice on which stories and repetitive patterns you are choosing to release once and for all, and choose the new story. Again loving yourself, and knowing that those old stories did serve you in some way, but that it is time to back spaciousness for what wants to emerge.
Take time to tap into your heart and soul, AND REALLY DREAM, be open to what's possible even if it's in the mystery. Consider how you want to "show up" for yourself next year, and then consider how you want to show up for others and your work in the world. Do this from your heart and soul, not your head, and definitely not from what the external world thinks you should be doing.
So far during my visioning time a few phrases and words have come to me. I am a bit in the mystery on how they will take form, but I have some ideas.
Keep it Simple, Make it Mythic
Be Enchanted
As I said, some things will remain in the mystery for now as I go deeper into what this might look like. Here is one thing I know. I have been called towards simplicity for many moons now. The truth is, I worked my butt off this year, and I am thrilled with the community I have been able to build, BUT I have not shown up fully for myself or for some of those closest to me. Another truth is, I am a bit tired. So I will be simplifying some things in my work. And through that be able to just "be" more, and through the being, comes the myth, comes the deeper story, comes how I show up creatively for myself, and for you. I am diving into some studies on mythology and how it shapes us as a human collective. And for those of you who work with me, I will be asking you to step more fully and authentically into your story, create your own mythic life. And through that be enchanted by myself, by you, and by the natural world around me. Because there is magic all around us, but only if we slow down long enough to BE WITH IT.
To create more simplicity I have developed my teaching themes for each moon next year. That means all writings, content, creativity classes, and circles will be created around these themes. Of course, with no attachment, and subject to the Muse changing her mind. But I will share the themes for January-April so you get a preview.
I will also be simplifying how and where I share my content, and how I am "showing up" for networking in person and online. One of the reasons I am so tired, is I am a bit tired of playing the social media marketing game, and "talking to the ethers". In 2020 I will be showing up for those who show up for me, in a way to connect and support each other more deeply. I will maintain my FB page, but I will not be spending much time there. I will be spending less time (or no time) on News Feeds, because all the politics and negativity are killing my vibe, and less time on other peoples' group unless we are feeding each others' souls. I will be doing a lot of "shedding" during my time off, and I am re-committing to unplugging A LOT MORE. Because my business is rooted in the deep collective need to connect in-person more and unplug, I will be seeking in-person networking again that is in resonance and has a spirit of true support. I took a break from it the last year, because I could not find a place I called home, and that I felt was TRULY supportive and so I am putting the intention out there to find one, at most two groups to call home.
For next year, the vast majority of my content will be shared here in the newsletter, and in my private Facebook group (link below). My intent, unless the Muse says otherwise, is one wisdom writing a month, and one writing or video that includes practices you can apply in your own life, related to the themes I have visioned into. And then my twice monthly share on event happenings. I do hope you remain with me here, and in my community. And always love engagement, feedback, and questions. I love hearing from you, and what you are sitting with in the moment, so I can respond with content that directly helps to guide you back home to yourself.
So those are my reflections so far. I know much more will emerge as I take some time off. I would love to hear what has been emerging for all of you, and how I can best be of service to you next year. Here is what to expect for next year, as I know it today.
January-Renewal, Rebirth, Trust in Your Assignment, Illumination
February-Self-Compassion, Self-Acceptance, Expansion
March-Spring, Clarity, Learning to Access and Trust Intuition, Planting Seeds
April-Creating Your Mythic Story, Focusing on What You Desire to Create, Your Sacred Tools
I do hope you join me for the ride, in whatever way resonates for you. I will also be looking for more creatives and healers with their own visions and audiences to teach in the space, and co-create communities together. None of us can do this alone.
If these themes seem juicy to you, I will be discussing them in-person, here, and in my group Amused Woman Circle, which is generally where I share live and more deeply.
Amused Woman Circle
Have a Blessed Solstice, and Happy Holidays!
Love and Light,
Dina