Solstice Nature Art & Prayer

Happy Solstice Week Beautiful Soul!

This year, Winter Solstice is on Saturday, December 21st at 4:19 am EST.

Winter Solstice reminds us that the sun rises again even after the longest night. This is a time of new beginnings and brighter days.

I wrote this post before heading to Ottawa to spend a month with my father, so I’m not sure yet what I’ll be doing for Solstice.

My intention and my invitation to you is to celebrate the return of the Light, the rebirth of the Sun, by spending meditative creative time in nature.

You can do this alone, or, like in the video above, create a sacred opportunity for friends to commune with each other and nature. 

If you’ve already watched the video, you’ll have seen that it was created November 11th, during the 11:11 Gateway with my friends Leslie, Teresa and Angela.

You may not have any leaves left on the ground to glue with honey or molasses. But don’t let this example limit you from your inherent creativity.

You may be on a beach, where stones and seashells inspire the creation of a mandala.

You may be deep in snow, inspired to snowshoe and decorate a heart-shaped path or labyrinth that you can walk with a candle.

You may feel moved to collect pinecones and other gifts from nature to create a wreath for your front door or holiday table.

How about gathering around a bonfire to share songs of love & hope? You could write intentions for the year ahead on small pieces of paper and release them into the fire.

The possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re drawn to playful messy fun or a more meditative creative ceremony, let’s reflect on our inner light as we welcome this continuous cycle of growth and renewal.

Feel your way to the Light with some sacred Solstice art & prayer.

You’re welcome to use, adapt and share this Winter Solstice Prayer I wrote back in 2015.

Dear God and Guiding Spirits, Angels of Light & Love
Universe, Divine Consciousness, Source
and all Higher Powers in whatever names you are addressed

Thank you!

Thank you for 2024 with all its challenges and blessings.
You’ve helped me stretch my comfort zones and grow in ways I couldn’t have expected.
You’ve listened to my prayers and supported me in my dreams.

Your unconditional love was always present, even when I was too busy to connect.
You found ways and messengers to reach me, even when I was too overwhelmed to listen.

Help me let go of whatever no longer serves me
And welcome with an open heart what does.

Thank you for the abundance in my life.
I have lacked for nothing and have been blessed by much.

Thank you for opening my eyes and my heart,
So that I may better serve others.
Thank you for helping me gain clarity on my Path
And for the courage to continue embracing the mystery of what lies ahead.
From baby steps to leaps of faith,
I know you’re with me.

May I continue to be an instrument of thy peace in the year ahead
As I explore and express my love of beauty and the beauty of love.
Please help me recognize Spirit in everyone I meet
No matter their choices and circumstances
That I may move in harmony with the Divine Oneness.

As we approach Winter Solstice
I open myself to its transformational shifts.
I join with the Light – within me and all beings.
That together we may shine at our brightest
As it was meant to be.

Om. Amen. Peace.