This afternoon I started my Winter Solstice box. It is a box filled with little scraps of paper of all the things that have been bothering me, people who have hurt me, situations where I am holding anger, unresolved situations. On the outside I have a note that says, "The black moment is the moment when the real message of transformation is going to come. At the darkest moments comes the light". And, "Goodbye past. I set you free, never to return.". From now until solstice I will continue to fill the box then on the 21st I will burn it.
Today was an OK day. We out up our tree which makes me glad. Also for the first time I was able to set up my winter village. I would take a picture but I am too tired and it taxes my brain. You know the little porcelain buildings with a light inside? It took me forever to get all the cords covered with the fake snow but it looks nice. Before now I never had the room but I have been buying pieces for years. One of the building is a post office and since my husband just retired from the post office I took the light out and put a 'closed' sign in the front.
OK, it is time for my bath then bed.
I LOVE your Winter Solstice box. It would have to be a Summer Solstice box for me now, but I may just work on it. Thank you. And I am thrilled that today was OK. Long may it continue.
ReplyDeleteThe Solstice box sounds like a great idea!.. might do one myself.
ReplyDeleteYour village sounds lovely :)
I love winter villages. They still aren't that popular here in the UK but I have a small set but I haven't put it out this year.
ReplyDeleteThe Solstice box sounds a good idea.
Good for you! And I am so happy that you got out your tree and your winter village. I know I should get out some decorations but just can't bring myself to do it this year. Look how strong you are!
ReplyDeleteI love your Winter Solstice box idea! Everyone should have one of those.
ReplyDeleteWords can be powerful. Messages to ourselves are important. I'm so glad you had a better day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea the solstice box is. It sounds like a great way to rid yourself of a lot of 'stuff'.
ReplyDeleteThe winter village sounds lovely.
Your husband picked a good time to retire from the post office -- ahead of the massive cuts that are coming!
ReplyDeleteThe Solstice box is a great idea. I think I'll do one too. I'm so glad you are doing better.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea on the Winter Solstice box! Very cool.
ReplyDeleteLove that winter solsice box too. Where did that idea come from? xx
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the Winter Solstice box! Have you done this every year? I think I will try it.
ReplyDeleteI love those little villages and I had to laugh when you told why the post office was closed. Cute! Sounds like you had a great day!
Come on....
ReplyDeleteTake a picture of the village with the lights on!!!
Pretty pleeeease!!!
Cheers!
Linda:o)
I absolutely love the idea of burning all of those past problems.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a winter solstice box, it would be the size of a trunk.
ReplyDeleteJust saying.
Best to vent my thoughts on the blog, harms less trees.
;)