Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice 2022. What is it all about? Do you celebrate the longest day of the year?

[hannahd]

Being disabled and in bed a lot I don't connect with nature as much as I'd like, but I have a great view of trees and sky from my bedroom window. That view helps me so much, as does having the window open, hearing the sound of the wind in the trees and the birds outside. So calming. Little joys.

[gavinderbyshire]

Sat at one of the ancient burials in Cornwall as I watch the sun slip beneath the sea. As above so below…

[sheilablake]

Strangely enough, as soon as I woke up this morning, I felt the need to light a candle. I opened my curtains and windows and I’m blessed to be surrounded by trees. So I always start my day looking into the trees, and the sky and appreciating the nature around me. I lit my candle, and just sat for a short moment watching the flames. I hadn’t realised it was the solstice. I wasn’t reminded until early evening. Much love 💕

[johndukes]

My dear,
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
I realized, through it all, that…
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.

Truly yours,
Albert Camus

- Albert Camus

[corneillececil]

Well, for one thing, the Summer Solstice marks the time for bee keepers to harvest the honey 🍯. As the days begin to shortened, the queen bee begins to lay fewer and fewer eggs getting ready to shut down the population of the hive for winter, thus reducing the need for all the honey they have produced giving us it's bounty. At the Winter Solstice the queen bee begins to lay more and more eggs in readiness for the pollen coming in the Spring. Nature is so beautifully made :)

[nicholaveale]

Celebrated the solstice with meditation, reflected on the last 6 months, set intentions for next 6 months, made 2 beautiful garlands and sent one down the river with love and prayer. The other is hanging on my front door. Adore this time of year and all that nature offers us

[catalinafirefly]

Hiked up a mountain at 3am to watch the Inca Ray through the ruins at Ollantaytambo Peru after a Solstice ceremony for Pachamama. In the South hemisphere we call this the return of the light, calling all children of light to celebration.

[BlackieBluelick]

Recognizing the solstice and equinox is so undervalued in our day. Also moon phases have been lost to the cell phone screen. Bless.

[MrsMMcG]

We celebrate Summer Solstice/Litha by decorating our house, alter and surroundings with sea shells, flowers, garlands and candles. We eat summer fruits and vegetables and bask in the sunshine. Today, it will be 105 degrees! Now that is how we begin! Wishing you bright blessings for a lovely solstice evening Russell! ♥️🌞😌

[RelightwithKat]

Why is this man such a linguistic Legend. Damn

[PeachesiceT]

Happy winter solstice from the Sothern hemisphere

[efstathiakositzidou]

Happy summer solstice Russel! Here in Greece we celebrate jumping three times a fire saying love poems and vows a custom coming straight from the night of the heliotropio( solar flower) in Ancient Greece.

[belindablunderbus]

I've had a lovely solstice thank you. I guess if I put a name on it I'm a practicing pagan, so I was up to see the sunrise and I've been observing nature all day. It reconnects us to what's important.

[jonfers]

June 21st is my birthday! As I enter my 38th year, I’m introducing a new tradition of stillness and reflection to my birthday celebration; thanks to you! This video is a wonderful gift.

[kellymorgan]

Thank you for this! For thr first time, I took June 21 this year off as a religious holiday. I woke at sunrise to greet the sun, and lit a candle that was kept burning all day until sunset and just past. I had a cleansing and purifying shower. I baked cornbread. I ate a brunch of lemon poppyseed pancakes, strawberries and oranges. I spent time in the garden, tidying and transplanting. I created a watercolour painting of a sunset. I cooked myself a later meal on the BBQ. I enjoyed some yoga outdoors. I attended an online ritual to celebrate Solstice with some community. It was a very enjoyable day. Hopeful next year will be spent in live community with like-minded friends. ☀️🌻💚

[RAG]

It would be amazing to have a trip to Stonehenge on the solstice. We should all try to make a pilgrimage for next year.

[kickbackme]

I spent this years summer solstice in the sun. And burnt my legs haha
I recently started reading about and practicing wicca/paganism again put of dlight desperation for connection to love, survival and a deeper understand of the world we live in. Been a rough several years and I just felt so lost and thought there must be something about the old ways of our ancestors that guided them and gave them the strength, determination and courage to get through harsh times. Blessed Be!

[syd_santon]

It’s so beautiful how all ancestors around the world celebrated this day. All wisdom and traditions have personally been so washed down and forgotten from their original understanding. We are claiming back the meaning, power, and connectedness as we reconnect with our inner most being, and our truest nature with nature.

[clarejerome]

I live in a block of flats and have no outdoor space and have felt so disconnected and unhappy....especially throughout covid. Miss just having a back door to open or a window that's more than 2 inches. But, 3 weeks ago I finally got offered an allotment after a 4 year wait and I feel transformed. I have no idea what I'm doing really but just forgotten how much I love being around nature....and how things can grow from seeds! Had some on my windowsill and the amazement and satisfaction and awe of how nature can change in the space of hours. Truly believe that from a trauma informed perspecitive....it's how to regulate our nervous systems again, accept our emotions as intense as they may be....and then learn to be in our body and reconnect with the world. It's certainly helping me that I'm already looking to start a community garden project for youngsters in the tower blocks near here i work with. Amazing...and love your videos as always Russell ❤️🙏🌅🌻

[victoriashroom]

Got up at 4am to watch the sun come up at 4:44 . It was beautiful, peaceful, and a moment of stillness. Bliss 😊