I think we are all in agreement that the world at-large has changed. Because of these revolutionary changes, much of the world’s political landscape has taken on new meaning. Has this time in our lives been presented to restore hope, faith and compassion to our planet? The winter solstice that we experienced last month starts us off marked by a day with the fewest hours of sunlight. But each day that follows is significant in that the hours of daylight grow longer offering a perfect time for renewal and reflection.
Winter is a season, which can be found in all the world’s calendars. It supports and advocates the finishing of one process and preparing for a new one. There is a sacred stillness to be found in Winter. Spiritually, this is a time of letting go and preparing to resurrect at a later time in order to restore vitality to our Earth and all her peoples.
I believe each change of season is God’s love letter to us. Perhaps, it is His letter of instruction to all of us to return our spirits to a place of being teachable. In the thick of quietude, I believe, we can find peace for the world. Have we, as a population, lost sight of the idea that we are all connected? I believe this time of year may have been provided to us as a profound reminder of what is important.
Faith is not just about religion. It is a more a realization that there is something mighty powerful that is found within you and can be called on at any time if you need it. Hope is not just a foreign thought hung out on a clothes line to dry; it is an optimistic state of mind meant to fill our heart with the sweet desire of anticipation. And Compassion, it is not about just one act of caring for one day, it is about cultivating caring for a lifetime – a desire to demonstrate concern for another’s suffering without considering any misfortune we may have in comparison.
In order to spread love and compassion in the world, we must go out of our way to reach physical, mental and emotional pain in others. And by doing so, we help address the emotional feelings missing within ourselves. In other words – you have to give love to get love.
So, use this period to invite an ending to those weighted things that do not serve the greater good. Our planet is being called to a period of enormous change and transformation. It is time for each of us to make a choice to serve this energy shift, and by that, change the direction of all our lives with intention.
Remember, implementing a simple ritual act, done with intention in your heart is enough, and will surely lead to a new and better way of living together. Now, wouldn’t that be something?