What a glorious start to this winter solstice day! Woke up around 7:00 am, while it was dark outside. There was a sliver of orange on the east horizon, beyond the waters of the North Sea and the low hills of this gorgeous place. It was two hours to sunrise, which has been later and later by a few minutes.
Sat on the lounge, looking out through the tall windows, watching the spectacle unfold, while periodically going out on to the deck to be outdoors on this crisp solstice morning. The smell of the fresh air, along with the sights on the mountain was like an embrace of quiet, peaceful and welcome solitude. Relished every minute of the two hours till the day shone it’s light. The sun remained elusive behind cloud till about 10:00 when it was up and about in the sky. Thereafter it was a sparkling bright day!
Headed out around 11:30 am, and was rewarded by a beautiful half rainbow in the clear blue skies. Grateful for this beautiful start to our day!
I’m also grateful that the family has been very supportive of my becoming a vegetarian. It’s been a two way deal. I’m supportive of whatever it is they want to eat, and yesterday, actually almost got some farm eggs for them, except there were none left.
I have, in fact noticed, that the family is eating far more vegetarian foods. Not that they were big meat eaters, but eggs were a regular staple, as was the occasional fish.
Discovering so many vegan foods, even pies, is such a delight. Never realized they had so much variety!
Nature is so perfectly aligned with the needs of our body. Have been missing the four seasons, so this is a welcome break. Besides I get to air my woolens!
The days are going get brighter and will start to grow longer from tomorrow. Nights will start becoming shorter till the Summer solstice in June. The perfect Yin and Yang play of the Universe.
Christmas is three days away. May it be happy for all those who celebrate. Wishing togetherness to all who celebrate anything or not, at this special time of year! On that note, May Peace pervade the earth!
Veenu Banga
12/21/2021
9:26 pm.
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