“Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light.” ~ Madeleine L’Engle

Congratulations! If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you have survived the longest, darkest night of the year (Saturday, December 21) – the Winter Solstice!

For many people, winter can be a long, dark, and difficult time of year. For some, darkness symbolizes the unknown or fear. Yet, it intersects with a time of year – the Holidays – that the world tells us should be filled with peace, love, and joy. How do we face darkness in our own lives when the rest of the world seems to be shining brightly? 

What if, instead of searching for light outside ourselves, we look for the light that exists within – our strengths and hope?

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