Hi, friends — at 10:58 eastern time (I like this specificity), we’ll begin tilting back toward the sun in the Northern Hemisphere (Southern Hemisphere friends, enjoy the long day!). We are not on a spaceship rocketing into cold space. We are on this Earth full of life thanks to the sun, the best star in the universe. Bask in its light for a moment (or nanosecond if it’s all you can muster). Wishing you peace and bright wishes in 2022, Amy Jean
Wild Life / this newsletter is a place to learn about the life around us, one small step/paw/tiny heartbeat at a time. Thanks for reading and sharing with friends and family. Happy Holidays!
Amy Jean, I've never been much able to keep track of the celestial cycles and the earth observations that happen in response--except for December 21, the smallest span of daylight for the Northern dwellers. I recall that the darkness will not continue to grow: it gets better from here. This year your brief reminder came four days after my husband died following a bewildering collapse and 7 days in ICU. And it made me remember, it's dark now, but that's not permanent.
I've so enjoyed your touches of life that exist beyond my typical bounds. They, as does the winter solstice, remind me that there's more to existence than my small perspective. It can--and will--get better from here.
Bring on the light!