Peace tranquility and solstice sunrise
I adore this time of the year and the Solstice is a festival I look forward to a lot especially as we have been going to the same place to celebrate it for the past 8 ish years - before we used to charge over as a group to Otley Chevin which is stunning but its a long way and I Have to admit the castle is for me anyway, more peaceful and more a place where I can really detach and do what I want to
This year some dear people who obviously couldnt afford to get off their arses and do anything productive have stolen the rails and decking which link the outer mound of the castle to the inner parts and the high keep where we usually do our workings so a bit of a re think but neverthless it has worked out very well for the days events - I just dont know where they get off its such a out of the way place and it has taken ages for the council to do anything about making it more accessible and safe and it is a place of stunning views and a sense of the history which is amazing - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr may they be infested with bumfleas for eternity ha ha !
Anyway - I adore utterly adore that quality of sound before sunrise as the land begins to wake up and people are not polluting it with tones of noise - the tiny sounds of animals moving around you and a lone fox running through the field below - the birds flying like the most unbelievable stunt team through the oilseed rape oh wow and the clouds, as the sun came up the colours were just breathtaking its one of those moments where you just want to hold it and explore it for ages but it evolves as the day evolves infront of you and I was just speechless at what I was seeing
I spent time thinking about things and about how lucky I am to have this so near - about things in my life people places animals and people who have passed in the last year and about the ceremony we did for Wobbly and her wonderful man at the castle the year before at this time and it felt so so wonderful and so peaceful I am sure I must have looked odd with such a huge grin on my face but there is an inner deep deep happiness which does that and it comes from so many things and yes it does need monitoring and maintaining everything in life is - these things, these people are a precious gift and I am grateful every day for the people and the animals in my life and times like this - for me - that stillness and that absolute immersion in nature and the moment just brings it all home more so than usual and those who know me will I am sure agree I am on a life amazement kick most of the time grinning like a cheshire cat - but it is bloody amazing ! :¬)
So today I have a busy day - need to dye my hair before I go and see a massive list of people before we all come together tonight - my roots are as light as the sun and I cant have that can I ha ha ! no no no not done ! I will enjoy noodly goodness with the lovely Lady Jamara and I cant wait for that
It is nice today catching up with people from years ago and some more recently and we always make a point on certain days to meet and have a moment, we spent a lot of time together over the years on days like this and even though we may not work together any more we still played a big part in each others lives for a time and for some of us we like to celebrate that and have a moment to say thank you for those opportunities and the people some of whom have passed - again precious moments and precious times
So wherever you are and I know there are some handfastings and baby namings going on today I hope the sun shines on your day and your celebrations and that your days are filled with laughter, love, happiness good health and good luck
Have a fabulous day
with love
Aunty very happy and smiley Moon
xxxx
This year some dear people who obviously couldnt afford to get off their arses and do anything productive have stolen the rails and decking which link the outer mound of the castle to the inner parts and the high keep where we usually do our workings so a bit of a re think but neverthless it has worked out very well for the days events - I just dont know where they get off its such a out of the way place and it has taken ages for the council to do anything about making it more accessible and safe and it is a place of stunning views and a sense of the history which is amazing - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr may they be infested with bumfleas for eternity ha ha !
Anyway - I adore utterly adore that quality of sound before sunrise as the land begins to wake up and people are not polluting it with tones of noise - the tiny sounds of animals moving around you and a lone fox running through the field below - the birds flying like the most unbelievable stunt team through the oilseed rape oh wow and the clouds, as the sun came up the colours were just breathtaking its one of those moments where you just want to hold it and explore it for ages but it evolves as the day evolves infront of you and I was just speechless at what I was seeing
I spent time thinking about things and about how lucky I am to have this so near - about things in my life people places animals and people who have passed in the last year and about the ceremony we did for Wobbly and her wonderful man at the castle the year before at this time and it felt so so wonderful and so peaceful I am sure I must have looked odd with such a huge grin on my face but there is an inner deep deep happiness which does that and it comes from so many things and yes it does need monitoring and maintaining everything in life is - these things, these people are a precious gift and I am grateful every day for the people and the animals in my life and times like this - for me - that stillness and that absolute immersion in nature and the moment just brings it all home more so than usual and those who know me will I am sure agree I am on a life amazement kick most of the time grinning like a cheshire cat - but it is bloody amazing ! :¬)
So today I have a busy day - need to dye my hair before I go and see a massive list of people before we all come together tonight - my roots are as light as the sun and I cant have that can I ha ha ! no no no not done ! I will enjoy noodly goodness with the lovely Lady Jamara and I cant wait for that
It is nice today catching up with people from years ago and some more recently and we always make a point on certain days to meet and have a moment, we spent a lot of time together over the years on days like this and even though we may not work together any more we still played a big part in each others lives for a time and for some of us we like to celebrate that and have a moment to say thank you for those opportunities and the people some of whom have passed - again precious moments and precious times
So wherever you are and I know there are some handfastings and baby namings going on today I hope the sun shines on your day and your celebrations and that your days are filled with laughter, love, happiness good health and good luck
Have a fabulous day
with love
Aunty very happy and smiley Moon
xxxx