Everyday he glows a little softer, his light dimming as the year dips towards its nadir. All the strength and warmth of him is lost in the long deep shadows which skim across the earths skin. The air becomes quiet and still in these last few weeks of the year, as though we all hold our breath wondering what will come now?
The perfect time for inner reflection…..
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yes, I love these quieter times.
And I can almost feel that warm winter sun. Weaker than summer, yes, but warm none the less
The quietness is good while it lasts…but currently it’s interspersed with mad busyness!! Would love some ice or frost to make it feel more like Christmas though😜
This is perfect and beautiful. You captured this time of year in your words and image. Magic. 🙂
Thanks Robin😊
Beautiful as always! I’m waiting for the results of the climate meet…hopefully more than from the last one. We are still in warm weather…10 degrees and rain.
It’s true, winters cold bite is hiding still❄️☃I would like to see some snow…or at least a little ice!!
Definitely so. We’ve had one single day…No good forecast for Christmas either.
The sun must trace a very shallow arc, this time of year, where you are? Not quite as extreme here, but noticeable as we approach solstice. Wonderful image
Thanks Penny, and yes it does indeed draw a very small and shallow arc……but I do love the contrast between midwinter and midsummer😊
I used to travel in our own Arctic winter & summer, writing for magazines, & I always loved (& was awestruck by) the contrast as well
That sounds like an amazing job Penny😄
Lovely post .. We are so enjoying the sun in our part of the world
And I guess we’re enjoying the darkness….just for a while😜
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I love the softer light this time of year; took some pics at noon time yesterday and they came out good (try that in summer light!). Yes, time to move into reflection and preparing for the new year. Events are quickening, so contrary to what should be the slowest time of year…
I know, the inner pull is towards stillness and reflection, but for most of us that doesn’t come until the party season is over….that’s after new year here in Scotland!
Still it’s possible to steal a few moments of reflection here and there among the twinkling lights😊
A lovely sprinkling of sunlight, Seonaid. I think we’re all holding our collective breath to see what the New Year brings, and hoping for peace and goodwill to all men. x
Nicely said as always, here’s hoping the new year brings some human kindness into the hearts of those who need it the most😊
Still waiting for cold and snow. Too much warmth, even for a fire in the hearth. Holding our collective breath. Best, I guess, to breathe.
Breathing usually helps most things😊
I hope he turns warm as quickly as he can, but tis the season and no doubt it will unfold when its ready.
So true Gilly, and I quite like the short days, they allow nesting by candle light😊
That sun is warm and delicious, like honey drizzled over the water.
It’s so mild here despite the shortening days Fi, it was 14 Celsius yesterday!!
What a beautiful post. I feel the crisp air despite the sun. Soon the shortest day of the year will be here and we’ll be seeing days with longer light. Here in Poulsbo the rain is coming down as if shot from a fire hydrant. Please send some of your sun! 😉
Well it’s been splashes of sun between wild wet storms Gwynn, but so mild for the time of year💕