Return of the Light
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On February 1st we celebrated Imbolc – the Celtic spring. This date marks the entry into the light half of the year.
Imbolc is an old feast. The times are changing. And so do traditions. And it is good as it is.
Yet, I am always astonished at how it is actually noticeable that the light returns with the start of February. How a whiff of spring is in the air in the midst of the Gregorian winter. And how, all of a sudden, I find myself yearning for that light whereas I rather enjoy the candle light and coziness during the dark half of the year.
The return of the light also can be understood as am impulse to shine our own light. It is an invitation to step out of the coziness of winter’s darkness and enjoy how the bright sunlight is warming us and fills us with golden joy.
It also gives us a chance to be present in this moment and allow awareness for the flux around us.
Today I step into the light and allow the song of my heart to play loud and clear.”
-Stefanie Neumann
Are you ready to shine your light and transform the world into a brighter place?
Much love, Steffi
Yes, let there be light! 🙂 Great post as always. I love that you mentioned shining our light too. It always reminds me of this passage from Marianne Williamson’s book A Return to Love. “We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” Enjoy stepping into the light. Love, Cathie
Hi Cathie – thank you for your wonderful comments!
I love the quote you shared from Marianne Williamson – especially how she points out that the divine light is in everyone and that by letting our own light (and love) shine we give permission to others to do the same.
😀 Shine on and much love,
Steffi
Let’s make the world a brighter place Steffi, I am with you!
Thank you for shining your light Ute!
The more the merrier, right?! 😀
visit your blog, read an interesting article. thank you friends for sharing and greetings compassion 🙂
Thank you for your visit and kind greetings Gede Prama!
I am feeling honored that you would like my article.
Much love,
Steffi
Yes! Almost every day I try to get out and take a walk in my neighborhood. I love to notice the subtle changes in nature as one season turns to another, reminding me of my own little place in the big scheme. No matter what kind of stressful day I’ve had, it always makes me feel just a little bit better. =)
Hi knace – thank you very much for your lovely comment!
Connecting with the seasons is so very grounding, isn’t it?!
I’m glad that your walks make you feel happier and belonging. 🙂
Much love,
Steffi
Return of the Light is an excellent song title Steffi, I might steal that 😉 Only kidding. You’re quite right, the “whiff of spring” accompanied by the light sets off little pulses of happiness and anticipation. I love the way you wrote on the stem of the snowdrops(?), beautiful 🙂
Hi Mike – thank you for stopping by and sharing some light!
And I’ll be happy to share that title with you. 😉
It’s amazing how spring affects the mood, isn’t it?!
Yes, those little buds are snowdrops, I think.
Glad you like the way I integrated my copyright notice. 🙂
Much love,
Steffi