Here we are, about to begin the second week of December, moving ever so slowly deeper into the month and deeper into the darkness. The week ahead calls us to acknowledge the darkness, to recognize both the beauty and the hopelessness of the darkness, but to not be afraid of it – whether it be the dark cold of winter or the dark pain of the world.

December is a portal through the darkest days of the year. Hold on. Stay slow. Be gentle with yourself and with everyone you meet. Hang twinkle lights, bring in the evergreen, ring bells, wander the streets all decked out for the holidays, write down your hopes and dreams and doubts and fears, sing out “O Come, Emmanuel”, and dare to hold onto hope - even on the darkest days.

We’re in this together, love.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wildsoulcollective.substack.com