I’m at a loss as to what to write for tomorrow’s (today’s) post. I started something and put it in the draft drawer, my “kill the darlings” file. No traction…no energy. Maybe an idea whose time has not yet come, or too soon too tender to write about.
Even though it’s Monday, not my usual day for posting a poem and photo, in the spirit of the season, I’ll gift forward a quote from a friend who shares my love of Rumi. A friend who I met years ago at our first writers’ retreat. A friend who made and gifted me and others with clay rattles during our vision quest retreat. A friend who recently published her first book, Solo Passage, the seeds of which she planted in that circle. Thank you, GG.
“You have no idea how hard I’ve looked for a gift to bring you.
Nothing seemed right.
What’s the point of bringing gold to the gold mine, or water to the ocean.
Everything I came up with, was like taking spices to the Orient.
It’s no good giving my heart and my soul because you already have these.
So, I’ve brought you a mirror.” – Rumi
Look. See your reflection. Know you are loved.
And my annual Solstice blessing, originally written in 2017, timeless and ever relevant:
May this Holyday season bring time to cherish all that is good and true and beautiful.
May its dark days invite rest for reflection and renewal.
May Nature welcome you to its beauty, magic and wisdom.
May good health be your companion, relationships enliven and encourage,
work and pastimes fulfill and affirm.
May strength in body, mind and spirit allow you to embrace life’s uncertainties.
May patience, love and kindness – given and received – be yours in abundance.
With love and kindest regards, dear friends.
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You are most welcome dear Katharine. Thank you for sharing about my book. And thank you for being a shining light of beauty and hope in this life with your heartfelt writing and poetry. I am so glad our paths crossed all those years ago! Much love to you during this holy season my friend.
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Hi Katharine,
I am so fond of your writing and rarely miss anything. Thank you! Now, I am wondering if the Solstice Blessing is written by you? If so, can I pass it on to friends, with proper reference of course? If somebody else wrote it, maybe you could let me know who.
Warm wishes for Peace and Love and Light this Holiday Season,
Cecilia Kelly (Elora painting workshop…)
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Lovely to hear from you, Cecilia. Yes, I wrote the Solstice blessing back in 2020. I’m happy for you to share it. Kindest regards…
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Thank you Katharine,
It will be my Chistmas contribution to a very select group of friends.
Kind regards,
Cecilia
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Beautiful Monday morning posting, my friend. Deepest Solstice greetings also to you. Love. The world needs so very much more of it. Blessings, Ann
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Wishing you a wonderful Christmas Season Katharine, to you and your family. See you at the courts!
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Thank you.
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Gorgeous photo and such a warm solstice blessing! I may read it at a small luncheon gathering this week, attributing to you. Thank you for all your postings… I resonate with so much of what you share and I always perk up when I see your name in my inbox 😊 Blessed holy days, Katharine!
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I’d be happy for you to read it. Thank you. Kindest regards…
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Thank you for the uplifting share, Aprille.
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I love that quote. Which I could have thought up something that eloquent for my mother in law who also has everything.
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Thank goodness then for the words of others, to borrow when we’re at a loss with our own. Kindest regards, Janice.
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