Considered the beginning of winter, early pagan winter solstice traditions were created to celebrate the “birth of the sun.” The winter solstice is a celebration of the imminent return of sun and is the shortest day of the year.

I believe that in order to “know”, you have to admit to “not knowing”. Give up the need to be someone who has all the answers or relies on a rigid belief system. This requires a lot of energy to maintain and also shuts us off from learning and connecting with others who may have a different viewpoint.

The path to peace and inner joy is right outside your door. This morning, mother nature provided the gift of the first snowfall, right on time for Christmas Eve. and the Yuletide Season. Celebrating the wonder and beauty of nature is a gift to yourself.