Winter Dreaming Invitation 2022
Take time to slow down as you review the year going by, and call in your Dreaming Seeds of Intention for the year to come.
Dear Sunny Optimists,
At this time of year, the natural world takes the opportunity to rest, restore, and replenish itself. Nature does this to be ready to move forward with renewed vigour come Springtime. Likewise, after the fullness of our year, we humans, too, need the space and the time to be still. As we go inwards, we revitalise ourselves in readiness for the adventures of the coming year.
Slowing down and taking time for reflection can bring deeper discernment into what has happened over the year. This exploration can then lead to the revelation of new insights and possibilities. It can be so powerful to stop, be still and listen to our inner voice that the busyness of our lives can so often drown out.
This sacred spaciousness is what a Winter Dreaming journey gifts us.
Imagine sitting quietly by the fire, with a clear night sky above and the fresh chilliness of the air caressing your face. The fire warms you, and with your back gently held by the tree, you settle into a stillness that allows your inner guidance system to come to the fore. As you settle in, a wonderful calmness descends upon you, and you know that this is exactly where you need to be for a time.
If you called to take this time and space, I would love to journey with you. And so I invite you to join me in a virtual community to sit around the fire and Dream together. Further details on joining in are given at the end of this post.
Winter Dreaming Sequence.
Many indigenous cultures living close to the land followed a Winter Dreaming flow inspired by their understanding of the gift of this time of year. Over the next five weeks, on each Friday, I will post guidance aligned to the five-step natural sequence as detailed below.
From next Friday (the 9th), we will take time to find an overarching question to guide our Dreaming in this time,
From Friday the 16th, we will look back over the year and remember the highlights and lowlights of the past 12 months,
Then from Friday 23th, we will explore what we wish to take forward into 2023 and that which we want to let go of that no longer serves us,
From Friday 30th, we will dream out ahead, seeking out the Seeds of Intention that capture our imagination and passion for 2023,
Then, from the 6th of January, we will set out ways to nurture our Dreaming Seeds, ready to plant them come Spring.
David and I have attended and guided many Winter ceremonies and love the flow of this dreaming time. This sequence is wonderfully gentle and reflective. You can simply let it percolate in your awareness, or you can go deeper into each step. Just opening to each one can be powerful in its own right. The process does not need a lot of thinking. It is much more about just being. :)
Community Space Invitation
For those that join in, we will journey together for the next five weeks following the flow above. We will take time together to share our insights and learning as we reflect on each Friday’s guidance. As we travel together, I will be pleased to offer more of the sacred and ceremonial aspects of Winter Dreaming to deepen your experience. If you decide to join in, you can participate as much or as little as you like. There is no ‘have to’ with this invitation.
If you have questions about the community, please feel free to email me. Or you can go straight to our Winter Dreaming Journey Community on WhatsApp by clicking here. I look forward to meeting you there:)
I appreciate that this is a busy time of year, and if you are not called to join, that is absolutely fine. The Sunny Optimist will continue with its usual weekly offerings for you to touch in with.
Much love and appreciation to you
Ann
Ohhh, such a deep, deep time of year....thank you, thank you for this beautifully written invitation. So powerful, dear heart!! ♥️🙏🏼Much, much love and gratitude,
Dirje