December 24, 2021
Hello there,
Merry, Merry, Happy, Happy to you in all the ways you may or may not be celebrating.
As this makes its way out into the world to you I will likely be covered in flour baking something sweet for tonight, Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and bourbon spiked truffles are planed. Also, probably some swearing under my breath that I must get a proper apron. It is one of my rituals. Maybe I am ready to complete it? It will certainly save
on laundry if I do. Maybe in the New Year.
Meanwhile, here are some ways love is showing up in a time of virus mutations, holiday stress, end of year countdowns of all the things to finish, and flour covered kitchens.
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The questions of "What now?" and "Is it too late?" have been reeling around me like wasps on fresh meet. I am feeling the tick-tock of age and circumstances close in on dreams I once held and stepping on new ones trying to grow. This book, gifted to me by a dear friend just a few days ago, is already winding its truth filled hands around my hurting heart. New invitations to life are still possible.
2.
Grief treasures.The first ornament unwrapped this year was one form my mom. A very Betty way of letting me know she is close by. This first year without her is so hard, but also so full of magic moments that bring me to the very heart of life. Grief is brutal, and I don't want to minimize the pain of it, but I also refuse to miss the joy and magic it opens.
We so often run from grief, yet is holds so much love. If you are also walking closely with grief right now, I hope the love it holds gives you comfort.
3.
The Solstice. The cosmos way of reminding us that light returns, always. Even when evidence seems to prove otherwise. We are just a couple of days past the tipping point towards more daylight here in the north and darkness in the south, and I am feeling how each holds the other. How we hold each other.
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The immense self-love of slashing things off the to-do list. It is ok to quit, even in the middle of the holidays. I hit my wall a few days ago. So far I've backed out of a couple of class, pared down my baking list, let someone know their gifts would be late, and cut way back on decorating. It feels so good!
It's been a year, y'all. Extend yourself some grace where you can.
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A wish for your week:
(image from the John Bauer Tarot)
May you find grace, may you find acceptance, may you find what you most seek.
Sandi Davis
(c)2021 Sandi Davis
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