Saturday, 21 June 2025

Marking our Summer Solstice …

 And just like that, we have arrived at our summer solstice on the 21st June.  Longer brighter days are here with late sunsets & lazy evenings as the sun is reluctant to set until almost 10pm soon. The darkness is banished for a time & we have to embrace the light & colour. 

My garden is bursting with colour & even though I try to keep to pinks, purples & blues, the reds & hot colours appear too like punctuation marks in the garden. 

It is a space we love being in. Our large tree provides much welcome shade on hot days & cools the air at night so the breeze in the house provides welcome relief. 

This green space is calming & I feel a little smug that I am doing my but for the wildlife who make themselves at home  Green spaces cool urban heat islands so it is great for the environment too.

I made an iced lemon verbena tea today with herbs from the garden & sat in my green space, grateful for blessings. 

On the Solstice, I always reflect on the past 6 months & decide in my head how I want the rest of the year to be. Set intentions as the light returns in its full power for summer. I think having supper by candlelight is always good as the flickering light is gentle & provides space to think. I am hosting friends tomorrow on Solstice Day with fresh food & lots of candles. 

So much can change in the 6 months to the next solstice in the dark mid-winter so use this time to enjoy nature & the longer days, commit to self care & gratitude for all the things that are right in your life. Gratitude begets gratitude

Thank you for stopping by & visiting. Celebrate the solstices - be it summer or winter where you are. 

Dee 🌱🥗🏡☀️🌤️

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