We’re here again, the longest night is coming soon. My husband and I call this time “the slog towards solstice”. It’s the tightest contraction of the year. Gravity can feel 2 times normal. I hear it from my clients. I see it in myself and my loved ones.

The world is reflecting that in many ways — polarity and anger, fear, devastating natural disasters with the creeping conviction that they are human driven. A seemingly never ending pandemic.

I will keep this brief. I want you to know that you are not alone. Even if you are physically alone, there is a planet full of beings who are sharing this reality with you. So many suffering. And, many of us needing communion, connection with other folks.

You don’t have to be in this alone. Reach out to friends and family, even if you haven’t in awhile. You might be surprised that someone is happy to witness your pain and be in connection. Please, don’t give up if the first few folks are not able to be there for you. Keep trying. Keep reaching out. Look on Meetup and see if there are virtual gatherings.

If your pain is too much for friends or family to hold, please reach out for professional help, whether that’s me or another warm, friendly counselor or healer.

You deserve support.

And, the light is coming back. Light your candles, plug in some twinkly lights. If you can’t trust in that, know that I do. The light is coming back. The swing of the seasons is predictable and dependable. Take your vitamin D3 if where you live is dark. (Said in my most motherly voice.)

The light will return. We need to hold one another until then. And, after.

All the blessings to you and yours.