Standing Still

The word "Solstice" comes from Latin, with "sol" meaning Sun and "sistere" meaning to stand still. The Sun from our views on the Planet Earth appears to stand still at either the northernmost or southernmost extremes. For the Northern Hemisphere this occurs at the Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice, respectively. When at either of these points, the Sun appears to stand still before it once again reverses directions. That shift will increasingly pick up speed about February 2.

If the Sun is standing still, at least in appearances, perhaps we Humans should too. "Standing still" for me evokes a kind of pondering, which surely is appropriate for these Seasons, any time, and in these changing times.

The Solstices are wonderful times to ponder our relationship to the Sun. We were blessed to be birthed on this wonderful Planet which supports Life. Those extremes surely must represent the "window" that allows for this Life to happen. Without the Heat Source of the Sun, not much would be growing down here.

As we hear news of changes in Climate and its relationship to Human Doings, we should surely ponder if this focus on ourselves without consideration for consequences is a smart idea. I don't think so. We 3 C's are willing to address changes that we must, one step at a time. It is the basis for our practice on this Little Farm.
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Source on Solstice: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solstice