Rituals of gift-giving once carried the intent of encouraging the finding and giving of the inner gifts that each soul brings to the world.
Amidst all the anxieties and pressures of modern life it is a sense of timelessness that is most needed. At the still point of midwinter the sun pauses amidst the darkness and there may be no better time to rekindle the instinct for uniting together and expressing love, care and inclusiveness.
May the holidays be holy days for you; may the light of inspiration find you and the warmth of love embrace you and yours.
Wishing you restful, nourishing days with those you love,
Emily
(Photo of the Bay this afternoon from my regular baby car nap spot - Poetics mostly by Michael Meade)