The Time of Turning In

The wheel turns and we begin a new year in a glorious riot of color
here in beautiful Minnesota. I have not seen colors this brilliant in
many years, and have enjoyed being out in the sunshine and the
cooler weather. I finally had to turn the furnace on the other morning
as Winter slowly creeps ever forward…
Now is the time of the last harvest. Now is the time when everything
around us dies. Now is the time of hibernation. Now is the time of
the deepening dark. Now is the time of turning in… The turning in
happens in many ways for us – we turn into our homes more than
the outside and concentrate on those things that can get done in the
colder weather – the baking, canning, home improvement projects, getting ready for holiday
time, reading. We spend more time inside with our families, and our pets. It is a time to slow
down a bit, and have some projects lined up you can do with family and friends.
I have my winter list of reading and several quilt projects lined up, and have some time for self
reflection as I sit wrapped in a quilt cuddling with kitties. How are you planning on spending
your turning in time? Take stock of your projects for the winter. What books are you planning
to read? What part of your spiritual path will you now have a little more time to develop? Have
you planned out some time to spend with friends and family?
This time of turning in for many is a good opportunity to meditate, commune with deity in the
quiet, and perhaps gain some insight into where you are headed on
your path. Enjoy your harvest, sleep in when you can, do a little candle
scrying, spend some time in the dark and the silence.
Blessed Be
Adamina