John the Baptist Day
As I said two days ago about summer, nature is breathing out all its extravagance of warmth, plants and color. In comparison to Fall and Winter, my soul relaxes and has less concentration. Inwardly I'm in more or a day-dreamy, almost asleep state.
When Summer Solstice rolls around I always remember John the Baptist Day on the 24th and remember his messages. Amid the abundance of summer's growth and fruiting, John was simply clad, and lived in the wilderness. Amid summer's heat and brilliance, John speaks of repentance and urges us to be introspective. He reminds me to look inward and be awake to the universe's mysteries.
While the external landscape calls me into all sorts of activity, I need to not forget or neglect the deep, rich and resourcefull landscape of my inner soul.
It's six months before Christmas!
John said "Prepare the way of the Lord","repent" (change my thinking). A reminder in the midst of midsummer's madness not to stray from the path, keeping my feet on solid ground; and keep my soul in balance in life's busyness.
"He (Jesus) must increase; I must decrease."
The days are now growing shorter leading to winter and a birth.
When Summer Solstice rolls around I always remember John the Baptist Day on the 24th and remember his messages. Amid the abundance of summer's growth and fruiting, John was simply clad, and lived in the wilderness. Amid summer's heat and brilliance, John speaks of repentance and urges us to be introspective. He reminds me to look inward and be awake to the universe's mysteries.
While the external landscape calls me into all sorts of activity, I need to not forget or neglect the deep, rich and resourcefull landscape of my inner soul.
It's six months before Christmas!
John said "Prepare the way of the Lord","repent" (change my thinking). A reminder in the midst of midsummer's madness not to stray from the path, keeping my feet on solid ground; and keep my soul in balance in life's busyness.
"He (Jesus) must increase; I must decrease."
The days are now growing shorter leading to winter and a birth.