This time of the year. What does it mean to you?
We see our days being transformed by the energy of the season, by our emotional state and by the social & economical tangle that the seasonal holidays have become. For myself, it is the end of a cycle ... where Samhain brings the year to a head, by Solstice it is almost dispersed and a new dawning begins. This is how I mark time. Solstice brings a time of change for the better, its a time to start building and shining a little brighter.
So I'm curious if this time of year has a purpose or personal meaning to you ... spiritual or religious, is it a traditional affair, or has it been reduced to a commerical feeding frenzy?