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GRACE THROUGH THE SEASONS BE INFORMED
learn that no season is better than another but that all are MEDITATION: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
part of the dance of our lives. Try doing this exercise at the time of year that most strongly
Through a special understanding of our passage through time, means new beginnings to you. That could be Samhain, the last
the Calendar links human beings to the earthly and cosmic few days of December, or your birthday.
drama that is being played out each day and night. Take a few moments to centre yourself. Breathe out as deeply
as you can, then breathe in as deeply as you can. Become
THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE! aware of the ebb and flow of your breath for a few moments
In the world view from which this calendar emerges, stability until you feel centered within yourself.
is understood as dynamic equilibrium rather than a fixed Take a few moments to review the past year of your life. As
static position. The only constant is change! As soon as you reflect on the life journey you made, remember some of
stability is achieved the movement begins again e. g when the the events that happened. Notice how you experienced your-
moment of greatest darkness (winter solstice) is reached the self at different times and in different circumstances during
journey begins again to towards the time of greatest light the past year.
(the summer solstice). Be aware of the different activities that happened during that
Within the changing seasons we can identify times of space of time—the births, the deaths, the letting go, the nur-
expansion, of growth and blossoming; as well as times of turing, the blossoming, and the empty spaces. As you remem-
rest, reflection and decay. In recognising also that these two ber this past year, see if you can identify
modes – which can be further described as the energies of
both “feminine” and “masculine”, are present in our lives, we • Moments of death and letting go
can allow our own creativity to flourish. • Moments of waiting and emptiness
The wisdom contained within Ireland’s Celtic calendar is a • Moments of new birth and new beginnings
very useful spiritual tool and still has much relevance for us • Moments of growth and strengthening
living in 21st Century. • Moments of flowering
• Moments of harvesting
To learn more about the work of Dolores Whelan you can visit • Moments of completion
www. Doloreswhelan.ie • Moments of resting
As you allow yourself to become aware of the diversity of
experiences present within your life, give thanks for this year
of your life, with all its many seasons and activities.
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learn that no season is better than another but that all are MEDITATION: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
part of the dance of our lives. Try doing this exercise at the time of year that most strongly
Through a special understanding of our passage through time, means new beginnings to you. That could be Samhain, the last
the Calendar links human beings to the earthly and cosmic few days of December, or your birthday.
drama that is being played out each day and night. Take a few moments to centre yourself. Breathe out as deeply
as you can, then breathe in as deeply as you can. Become
THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE! aware of the ebb and flow of your breath for a few moments
In the world view from which this calendar emerges, stability until you feel centered within yourself.
is understood as dynamic equilibrium rather than a fixed Take a few moments to review the past year of your life. As
static position. The only constant is change! As soon as you reflect on the life journey you made, remember some of
stability is achieved the movement begins again e. g when the the events that happened. Notice how you experienced your-
moment of greatest darkness (winter solstice) is reached the self at different times and in different circumstances during
journey begins again to towards the time of greatest light the past year.
(the summer solstice). Be aware of the different activities that happened during that
Within the changing seasons we can identify times of space of time—the births, the deaths, the letting go, the nur-
expansion, of growth and blossoming; as well as times of turing, the blossoming, and the empty spaces. As you remem-
rest, reflection and decay. In recognising also that these two ber this past year, see if you can identify
modes – which can be further described as the energies of
both “feminine” and “masculine”, are present in our lives, we • Moments of death and letting go
can allow our own creativity to flourish. • Moments of waiting and emptiness
The wisdom contained within Ireland’s Celtic calendar is a • Moments of new birth and new beginnings
very useful spiritual tool and still has much relevance for us • Moments of growth and strengthening
living in 21st Century. • Moments of flowering
• Moments of harvesting
To learn more about the work of Dolores Whelan you can visit • Moments of completion
www. Doloreswhelan.ie • Moments of resting
As you allow yourself to become aware of the diversity of
experiences present within your life, give thanks for this year
of your life, with all its many seasons and activities.
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