The holidays, whose original meaning was 'holy days,' can easily feel a long way from holy. Our actions can easily get amped up from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day. We travel more, shop until we drop, visit more, get overwhelmed more, and eat and drink more.
For genuine celebration to happen, we need to be present. And presence becomes extremely difficult as we become frantic and agitated. Have I bought the right gift for my father-in-law? Is the house adequately decorated? Will my Uncle Burt come to Christmas dinner drunk?
The energy of the archetype of darkness can reflect evil. However, a number of other challenges reveal the heart of the human predicament. These can include loss and grief, suffering, depression, financial deprivation, oppression, catastrophic illness, and defeat and loss.
As Dec. 21 approaches, we may experience stronger feelings and memories of these dark challenges. Seek out a trusted other to tell your dark story. Let yourself feel the emotions related to the themes in the story.
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