Well, I was up with the sun, this morning. It happened naturally. At Summer Solstice, in our area this year, it officially broke the horizon at 5:29 am, though I didn't really open my eyes until 6 something... my bedroom being on the west side. 6 something was perfect for me as I am a city dweller and the sun was still below the rooftops and tree canopy and I got to see it as it rose above these, revealing its glorious self.
One of my earliest thoughts upon waking was to get myself some tea and head out onto the balcony while all was still quiet. mmmmm... Honey Lemon Ginsing Green Tea with some organic lavender honey from a farm not too far away. Warm blankie wrapped around me and cozy socks with my pj's as it was nice and cool, a lovely white, embroidered pillow behind my back --- I'm a Taurus and so comfort and beauty and femininity make me happy. Out to the balcony I went to greet the day.
At Summer Solstice our Sol reaches its pinnacle and we have our longest day of the year. Our early crops are starting to come in... herbs and berries and flower blossoms. I look down to the not-too-far-down ground to see a mamma squirrel looking up at me, her little body evident that she has Little Ones that she's looking after --- I smile and it makes me happy to be reminded of the cycles of life and how good we have it right now.
This is a spiritual holiday for me, and yet I will be working. This is a-okay with me, but I do want to make sure that I do something to mark this date as it holds meaning for me and I like to celebrate in my own ways. I've decided that I'll go for a walk after breakfast and before I get too far into my day of busyness. Yes, a walk down along the river among the trees and greenery... I'm so fortunate to live in a city with a nature-dressed downtown area and I love my walks to be enveloped in verdancy. Yes, this will be a nice way to start my holiday activity. I notice I'm also craving my Citrine and some lemon, so I will likely incorporate these into my activities and celebrations throughout the day. hhhmmm... It's funny how celebratory days look different now that I'm at the age that I am... not as it did when I was younger. I enjoy more gentle times, now. Interesting. Year after year Mother Earth cycles 'round our Sol, and here I am, paying attention to the journey. I'm happy.
I hope that you are happy, too. I send you wishes for Light & Love & Beauty, and another wish that you may get the most out of your life in ways that are right for you... do it your way. I send you warm smiles.