The Halcyon Days Begin

Then for the teeming quietest, happiest days of all! The brooding and blissful halcyon days! — Walt Whitman Once upon a time, Alcyone was the daughter of Aeolus, King of the Winds, and the wife of Ceyx, King of Thessaly. Alcyone and Ceyx loved each other devotedly and were never willingly apart. Nevertheless, a time … Read more

Third Sunday of Our Advent Prayer Circle

Tonight we light the third candle in our Solstice Sunwheel or Advent wreath, or whatever you prefer to call it. This is a global prayer circle which is being held around sunset on each of the four Sundays preceding Winter Solstice. Our intention is to honor the great celebration of the rebirth of the Light. … Read more

The Gift of Beauty In All Things

Blessed is your gift of Beauty in all things, and the beautiful body and spirit you have given me, With which I am able to celebrate, create and participate. This bead in my gratitude prayer beads can be a challenge for me. It is often quite difficult for me to say that I have a … Read more

Tonight We Light the Second Candle of the Advent Solstice Sun Wheel

Tonight is the second candle lighting of our advent celebration for the rebirth of the Light at Winter Solstice (or Christmas, if you prefer). It does not matter if perhaps you missed last Sun Day, and are just now joining us. Your energy and good thoughts are most welcome whenever you join, and indeed, I … Read more