This morning we climbed up the Northern hills of our valley to welcome back the Sun… We got to watch the sun peek over the ridge line into a clear blue sky, a welcome sight after weeks of haze and little sunshine. As the sky grew lighter, and the dawn’s rosy glow swept across the Western Mountains, we celebrated the rebirth of the Sun from Winter’s long night, and welcomed in the light of the new year. Winter Solstice beckons us to dive into the dark of winter’s womb, to let go of our fears and set loose [...read more...]