At the monastery in our Northern Hemisphere there is four hours less of Sunlight at this time of year than in late June. So there is a lot more "eve" this short daylight. Our sun sets here at 3:30 PM. Plus, it is cold up here. But I don't pray for warmer weather or more sunlight. Cold and dark are givens. What I do pray for is acceptance of what is given, and to look for its meaning and possibility in my life. With acceptance I relax. No energy wasted on complaints or whining. So I rest inside in the warmth. No running about outdoors. Lots of quiet in the darkness if I stay in the dark. The Christmas tree lights up beautifully the dark room. Peace is around me and will enter into me if I wait, breathe it in. Be still and quiet. Or I could run around to neighbors and friends with a bottle of champagne shouting, "Merry Christmas." I think I will open to the quiet and the dark, the gift of this special Eve.
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Quiet or running around the neighborhood with champagne wishing all a Happy Christmas. Both work for me.
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