Solstice
12/21/2016
"This is the solstice, the still point of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year's threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go of and becomes the future; the place of caught breath . . ."
---Margaret Atwood
Welcome the light!
I am sitting in that place of caught breath today - hopeful for a new direction to travel, ready to welcome the light.
Posted by: Juliann | 12/21/2016 at 08:43 AM
Beautiful mantel! Our friends have a daughter living in Denmark - we were discussing hygge last evening. Good stuff!
Posted by: Patty | 12/21/2016 at 09:09 AM
God Jul and Happy Solstice! Welcome the light back!
Posted by: Carole | 12/21/2016 at 10:08 AM
I have had Jethro Tull's Solstice Bells playing in my head for a while this morning, and am glad to replace that with Margaret Atwood's beautiful words. Wishing you Light!
Posted by: Bonny | 12/21/2016 at 10:21 AM
Beautiful photo!! And, Happy Solstice!!
Posted by: AsKatKnits | 12/21/2016 at 11:02 AM
What a beautiful quote with the perfect picture. Winter has arrived with snow, which is fitting. I will be watching for every added minute of daylight. This is my day of celebration.
Posted by: margene | 12/21/2016 at 11:52 AM
Happy Solstice!
Posted by: Manise | 12/21/2016 at 09:59 PM
Wishing you light! What a beautiful mantel...and a beautiful quotation. I love that part about the past letting go.
Posted by: Mary | 12/22/2016 at 06:11 AM
The quote took my breath away--let the light come in!
Posted by: Jo | 12/22/2016 at 12:20 PM
We had an office remodel this year and my desk was moved a few feet to the south. For the past week-ish or so, while at its lowest, the sun shines in on me through the window -- practically in-my-eyes type of shining -- but I have not minded one single bit! I'll be very happy to see this phase end, but if it's gotta happen, it's been a nice little bonus.
Happy Solstice!!
Posted by: Vicki | 12/22/2016 at 12:38 PM
Beautiful quote & equally beautiful mantel-very hygge! Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Sandy | 12/24/2016 at 11:06 AM