Journey into the Dark Night happens at Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. We leave the world above to travel deep withing the Earth, entering into our darkest dreams. With each level, we leave something of our earthly life behind. What are we after all the titles, jobs, relationships, achievements, loves, and heartaches are left behind? This is a search for our essence. This is seeking a piece of our true self, our soul, which is all we came with into the this life. Who are we really in our deepest spark of divinity? This an ancient Sumerian tale about Inanna, goddess of the night, maiden, queen, gift giver, lover, and wife. At her descent into the 7 levels of the Underworld, she leaves a part of her old life behind. At the end, she dies and is reborn, returning from death back to light, with greater awareness. A legend of transformation, new life, and rebirth, she’s learned something about herself to carry her into her new life. This journey is celebrated at Winter Solstice, usually Dec. 21, which is said to be a ‘liminal’ day. Liminal is a great word, meaning a transitional or initial stage of a process. It stands at the boundary or threshold between the worlds. As the Sun reaches it’s farthest point South, it seems to pause, as though the Earth is holding Her breath, waiting for the Sun to return to us in the North. A liminal day. Celebrated worldwide as the return of the great Light, warmth, the seasons, and rebirth, I find it’s a great time for a personal retreat in my own inner world. I have always been searching for more words to describe my Self, my approach to life. Yes, an introvert, an artist, but not shy. I disliked competition and confrontation, but I’ve always felt comfortable within myself. Not one for small talk, I spoke when I had something to say. I believed knowledge was power, and loved reading. Read More: https://www.patsartfulllife.com/journey-into-the-dark-night/
