The Summer Solstice, Latin for "the sun, which stands still", is a perfect time to begin a new ritual; something that you can practice and honor each year that marks a new beginning for you. Celebrate the longest day of the year, by rising early and heading outside to connect with the Earth's rhythms. You don't have to travel far; just escaping from the bustle of the city, where the world is quiet and you can hear the hum of Nature will enable you to reflect on this transitional time. What does it mean for you?
Choose your beginning. Perhaps you'll make a new commitment to eating locally grown food or exercising outside (and skipping the stuffy gym). Maybe you'll connect with an old friend with whom you've lost touch. Perhaps you'll revise your yoga practice, allowing it to be more flexible by trying a new class or taking your practice outside. Be sure to take a moment each day to pause and reflect; look around you and notice all the new beginnings; and bask in the glow of the summer sun.
Melissa B.Williams is the Editor-in-Chief of Healing Lifestyles & Spas |
