Spring 2020 - The Balance of Light and Darkness

We have arrived this week at a significant time in the wheel-of-the-year as the number of hours of both light and darkness in a day are equally balanced.  This time, Alban Eilir (Spring Equinox) as it is called in the Druid tradition, offers an opportunity to bring the concept of balance into our lives.  In the last few weeks as tensions have risen due to the global pandemic much of my "doing" in the world has been either postponed or canceled leaving me with a tremendous amount of time to focus on just "being." Since last summer I have held the intention to explore, learn and incorporate the healing, mystical, and esoteric practices of my family lineage with a commitment to bring the older wisdom of these traditions back into my consciousness.  On November 1st, I began my deep dive into this intention through formal training in the Celtic, Druid and Avalonian traditions of my ancestors. One theme that continues to come up in my studies of these traditions is the concept of balance.  With this required slow-down, I find myself with the opportunity to embrace the feminine principle of "being." I have felt a huge exhalation and my entire body relaxes when I spend time being still and listening to the voice of my inner essence that is often drowned out by my regular hurried pace.  Our inner essence requires a balance between both "doing" as well as "being." This reminds me of the marigold seedling I planted recently.  Not only is it encouraged to grow with the rays of the sun spurring it to reach higher heights, but also through the gentle and quiet support of the earth underneath does it find the strength to birth its full beauty into the world. 

During this time of uncertainty for many, I encourage you to support yourself by taking moments to quiet the voices of anxiety and be still enough to listen for the voice of your own essence.  What does it have to say?  What will bring balance to your life right now?

 
"Life is a balance between what we can control and what we cannot.  I am learning to live between effort and surrender."  -Danielle Orner-
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