Leaning Into the Longest Night.

The winter solstice always makes me pause. This time of year can stir up my anxiety, and the long darkness can feel like a lot. But I’m trying to remind myself that I don’t have to push through it, I can lean into it a little.

Tonight I’m keeping things simple.

Lighting a candle.

Stepping outside for a breath of cold air.

Letting myself slow down instead of rushing.

Sipping something warm and letting my shoulders drop.

None of this “fixes” anxiety, but it helps me feel a little more grounded. It reminds me that I don’t have to fight the dark. I can sit with it. I can let it be quiet without making it mean something scary.

The solstice is the turning point, the slow return of light. And honestly, that’s how healing feels for me too. Not big dramatic changes, just tiny shifts. A little more breath. A little more space. A little more trust that I can meet myself where I am.

If this season feels heavy for you too, you’re not alone. We can take it one small moment at a time and let the light come back slowly.

Affirmation: “I am allowed to slow down. I am allowed to take up space. I meet myself gently, right where I am.”