Into the Cave

      I woke this morning clearly aware I was snuggly settled into  my personal cave. It felt safe, intimately my space and a sense of eagerness filled my heart. It felt comforting to know for the next few months time would be available to go into what is true for me, a place of rest, creating and peaceful time of year. Of course, this morning is especially special since the small ceramic Christmas tree of my mother's, is lit with colorful butterflies. The first thing I heard was, send a blog! I must admit, my desire to blog often wavers, with winter, the desire to create abounds. Here is what came through:
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    We have officially walked through the threshold of dreaming and entered "Into the Cave," heralded in with the winter solstice. In the North we have the opportunity to pause, reflect and consider what we wish to bring forth with the onset of spring.  The quiet time and darkness of winter offers us an opportunity to slow down, go within, and consider what we wish to move towards, deepen into, or bring forth on our sacred walk around the Medicine Wheel of Life.  
    Consider those words carefully,  "Sacred Walk around the Medicine Wheel of Life."  What, of anything, does that mean to you?  Perhaps the phrase, "Walking a Sacred Path," feels more familiar or comfortable to you. As it is with words, the meaning has various interpretations all dependent upon one's personal understanding based on cultural beliefs, traditions and social norms. For this blog, what is important is to pause and consider. During the course of a day many words are spoken, read, listened to, and yet, it is the listeners personal interpretation that attaches meaning to  the words. 
    How you use your time each winter is probably pretty routine. This winter, consider what the word "sacred" means to you, then reflect on ways that word fits your life, both during the holidays, special times of the year, and in your day to day life. For many, this time of year is about setting goals, both personally and professionally for the new year. This winter, consider including your understanding of "sacred" into those intentions (goals) for 2025. My hunch is, there will be a different perspective with creating those intentions (goals)  simply by adding the word "sacred" into the mix.
​From my heart to yours, Vicky
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  "When we are grateful, we free our hearts to create new dreams and visions." The old woman,
"Let's Do This," Book two: Head to Heart Talks: Walking a Sacred Path"

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