I was up before the dawn and managed to settle myself long enough to perform a simple solitary rite, which is more than I've managed in quite some time. This country, this world, is in a dark place these days, and finding the light has gotten measurably harder as time rolls on and ever-viler people attain power. Still, we understand that everything is cyclical, and dawn always follows even the deepest darkness. The winter sunlight streaming through my window currently is a golden glow, even though the temperature remains well below freezing, and I take this as a reminder to remember and seek the light in darkness, the glittering moments sparking through the long cold nights. Solstice blessings to you all!
