"christmas was a long red glare, shot up like a warning"

[jazzfish]

Today is Sunreturn. The dark of the year has passed and we've not given up. From here on up it's all downhill. &c., &c.

I celebrate Sunreturn as a reminder that, even when all the evidence I can see points to being locked in the same frozen patterns forever, there's still hope. The world moves on and so do I.

It's not really a joyful kind of holiday. That's more Spring's forte. Sunreturn is. . . the faith that one's efforts will be rewarded. Even (especially) when those efforts are "only" surviving. It gets better, it gets easier. One day you'll look around and notice that there's a bit more light in the sky, a touch less chill in the air. This will happen, is the message of Sunreturn. All that's asked of you is patience, persistence, and the strength to survive.

These are not trivial things. They're also not hopeless ones.

A peaceful Sunreturn to you all.

Comments

[lilac-breeze.livejournal.com]

This was beautiful, and exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thank you. A peaceful Sunreturn to you, as well.

I believe I have a new event to celebrate every year!

[jazzfish]

*smile* You're quite welcome. I'm happy to have helped.

(And the card is delightful!)