A Symbolic Piece for Solstice

RESERVED

On this the shortest day of the year

We celebrate the going inward that winter brings

And surely some among us mourn the summer as long gone,

the year as a time of grief or joy.

We wipe our collective brow that we are here to see this sun, this moon

and meditate on the coming year and our wishes for it

for us

and our loved ones.

As for me, a lover of warmth and long days,

this time of year is hard. I find myself flowing in and out of what feels like despair

and countering the emotions with pep talks

and long walks around the neighborhood to process.

Today I baked my mother's bread for two new mamas

and will spend the afternoon delivering them, seeing the new boys that have come to earth this

late autumn

Today I put the finishing touches on this clutch, a symbol of Holy inward thought

as much as it is a blithe homage to flight and sky.

Every detail finely wrought and carefully finished

every moment making it full of attention and love.

Mookaite in Lavender with dendrites

Luna Moth wings for flight

Moon Mandala for meditation

Scalloped edges for sweetness

Hand stitched for gentleness

Made for the one who claims it

HERE.

May your solstice be full of meaning

and

warmth.

xoxox,

Allison