Green Aromatics

We often say "I am angry" or "I am sad," as if the emotion has become our entire identity. This is where we lose our peace—by mistaking the weather for the sky. The sky remains constant regardless of whether there is a storm or a sunset.

The goal isn't to stop having emotions; that's impossible. The goal is to develop the awareness to observe them without being consumed by them. You can acknowledge the anger, listen to what it has to say, and then politely show it to the door. You are the space where these things happen, but you are not the things themselves.

Many years ago I was privileged to celebrate the solstice with dear friends who created this beautiful ceremony. May this solstice remind you that even in the darkest night, there is a spark of light to guide you home xoxoxoxo