Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice

The most daylight, the beginning of summer. Waiting for the hours to build to this since December’s shortest day, we’ve considered each day a bit more than the one before.

What does this longest day represent to you? After all, those of us in places like Iowa can just turn on a light to have illumination anytime we desire. So why even mention summer solstice?

tiger lily energy with sunlight and shadows

Physically, I think my body responds, waking up earlier as the east window lets in the light. But symbolically, this long-lighted date on the calendar represents to me, a fullness, a fruitfulness, holder of all that is good and complete. I can see it in my mind’s eye, feel it inside, the surge of abundance in possibilities for life itself. Summer solstice invites this prayer. 

backyard water lily floats with light's reflections

We need a day to hold us. When so much is heartbreaking. So much is war-torn and ripped. So much is full of unhealthy ego, battles, self-righteousness, self-ish ways, uncaring acts, overwhelming concerns.

We need a day like today. To swell up in inspiration to join a longer light. To live like we can make a difference in the rippling waves of energy that connect humanity, one to another and to all of nature.

holding hosta's emerging blooms, as we too are held

written by Sherrie, June 19, 2025, posted June 24, 2025