Jun 21 2009
Summer Solstice Reminder
Today is the longest day of the year! This day is known by many names; Summer Solstice, Mid-Summers, Litha and the list goes on. Come tomorrow, the days will start to get shorter as the sun will begin it’s yearly descent. With the heat index peaking this last week, there is no doubt in my mind that the sun is at the height of its power.
There was a time years ago, when our ancestors weren’t blessed with things such as clocks, calendars or computers to remind them of the dates and the times of the year. Alarms didn’t ring to let them know that it was a new holiday, they relied on the sun, moon and stars to guide their way through the wheel of the year.
Mid-Summers Day was a time of celebration; a time to rejoice in anticipation of the cooler days ahead and the upcoming harvests. Those times have long since passed; we have forgotten to honor these changes in the earth. We as a society celebrate holidays such as Christmas, Easter and Valentines Day, holidays that encompass only ourselves and not the planet that we live upon; the planet that provides us the many resources that we need to survive as a people. As we have forgotten to honor the Mother Earth, she will soon be unable to provide for us.
In honor of the Summer Solstice I have included a poem that was written by author, poet and most importantly, friend, Lori Lake . It is reminder of our need to re-connect with the planet before its too late…
Unnatural Rhythms
Upon the wings of intellect
Which soar across the left side sky,
So high above the heart of Earth
It does not seek to unify.
To increase productivity,
Unnatural rhythms we direct.
Its motion churns relentlessly,
Upon its speed we disconnect.
Forgotten rhythms of the Moon,
And seasons with their solstices.
Nature’s cycles once in tune,
Ignored with no condolences.
The sound of nature’s wind and sea;
The heartbeat of the Earth denied.
Lost organic rhythms be,
For now we can’t identify.
Find the time to re-connect
Through open heart & quiet mind.
Organic rhythms re-attune,
A harmony that you may find. ~
Copyright 2007 - Lori Lake
Blessed Mid-Summers to all!
~Wind
