The darkest day of the year

The solstice is known for it's spiritual power. Today is the day of the winter solstice, the darkest day of the year. It is the day in which we are reaching the contraction point, and getting ready to go back into expansion with more light coming in, and the days getting longer and full of possibility.

Today is a good day to go inside, as it is rich with "yin" energy. Many rituals exist around the solstices, and today is a good day to reflect, cleanse and release.

I'm doing a couple of rituals today, and spending some time in silence and reflection. I have been having a lot of ideas lately, a lot of guidance coming with the intentions I have set for 2010, but something tells me to stay quiet today. Clean my house. Do my laundry. Write. Feel. Later today I will be having a releasing ritual with a friend of mine - as always the power of intention is stronger in a group.

You don't have to do anything fancy today, and I know the world is telling you to run around and get ready for Christmas. I'm telling you that you don't have to. It's actually preferable if you do just the bare minimum today. Go inside and ask yourself what needs to be loved and released for you to become the person you wish to be in 2010. Today is not about making plans, today is about being where you are and addressing what is present in your life now.

Anyway, I must get off the computer now and go about my quiet time. A time for reflection - what are you reflecting on today?