Cosmic Gardener – Cultivating a Life

Just before Christmas I was asked, “Do you like holidays?” Given that we were in the midst of the celebration of multiple major ones, while a bit surprised the question made me think. As I pondered it dawned on me that in general I have actually become quite detached from most holidays by the crass retail-ization, distorted emphasis and co-opted meaning of many of them. And yet somehow I feel connected to this particular season of commemoration and festivity.

• Thanks giving
A time to reflect on the people and things that are meaningful to us; cultivating the attitude of gratitude and appreciation.

• Solstice
An opening to the esoteric; an invitation for contemplation and to embrace quiet inner work.

• Christmas/Hanukah/Kwanza
Sharing our presence, the true gift of relationship.

• New Year’s Eve
Closure; conscious release of people, things or circumstances that should be left behind in the old year.

• New Year’s Day
Beginning a clean slate, the opportunity to set intentions for a new year.

It seems to me that gratitude, reflection, spending quality time with those you love and making conscious choices are fitting no matter the season and are good qualities to include in any tradition.