If you were making a calendar, would you envision it being useful for 5125 years into the future? The Mayans were a most optimistic people. I think that is the message they meant to send to us, 5125 years into their future - believe in the best of humanity, and just watch what we will do.
And today is the winter solstice - the shortest and darkest day of the year. It means that I get one more minute of sun tomorrow in my day. This is one of my favourite days of the year.
There are the stars in the sun, they just shine. I started quilting the runner last night. I love the quilting part.
I hope that, despite the awful things that people do and the bad things that happen both personally and on a larger, even huge scale, that we will remain the stunningly optimistic people that those calendar makers envisioned. If we do, imagine where we will be 5125 years from now.
All the best for the holidays and the new year to you and yours. This coming year is going to be amazing.
I will be reading and likely posting here over the holidays, but today is a special day and the day to make this wish for you. Oh and surely this is a felicity, see you over at Felicity's.
Best,
Leanne
I love your optimism, Leanne! And these stars are just amazing, especially how they sparkle in the snow. I can't wait to see the completed project!
ReplyDeleteOh you have such a gift with words Leanne! I needed this today, thank you! May you have an amazing Christmas and New Years!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I woke up with such a burst of energy and optimisim! Your stars are a sign of all the bright and sparkly stuff to come. Blessings in the future, Leanne!
ReplyDeleteI crave that extra moment of sunlight.....love the stars..
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful stars, and what a lovely post x
ReplyDeleteThe shortest day of the year is my favourite day. I love the optimism in your post Leanne. I have been thinking that maybe, somewhere, some-one very special has been born today and that is why they picked today
ReplyDeleteGoing to make a beautiful quilt Leanne
ReplyDeleteYou are always so wise!
ReplyDeleteLoving the stars xxx
According to what I've been reading on the various sites... today is an ending and therefore also a beginning. The ending of one age and the beginning of another. And we all get to be a part of that. Now how exciting is that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI Love your stars, your message and today is my favorite day of the year, too. For no matter where you live in the Northern Hemisphere.... the light will return to the land!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post Leanne :-)
ReplyDeleteoh, your little stars are amazing!!! I love how shiny and sparkly they are, they'll make for a gorgeous runner.
ReplyDeleteI like the thought that the days will begin to get longer from now onwards. Your stars are lovely btw. Di x
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I will still like Oakshotts in 5125 years! These stars look great x
ReplyDeleteYour stars are beautiful, what a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post, Leanne. I love the Solstice too. Aside from the physical light outside, there seems to be a lightening in the air today. Happy Solstice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Leanne (and love that quilting!)
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting you have started on your stars! Here's to another wonderful year of creativity and blessing! Jxo
ReplyDeleteLove love your stars so much! Happy Winter Solstice & a good new year.
ReplyDeleteMonika
Loved this post Leanne!
ReplyDeleteIt speaks of such hope
Happy yule! And yes, definitely not the end of the world, but the start of a whole new lifecycle :o)
ReplyDeleteLovely words and sentiment! We have had our longest day, which I also love!
ReplyDeleteThat table runner is going to be stunning. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy 2013 Leanne.
ReplyDeleteWell said!
ReplyDeleteLovely post my dear. Cheers :)
ReplyDeleteI love how your stars twinkle in the sun. And a lovely post to think about as Christmas and the new year approaches.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post. I truly needed this, thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteYour table runner is going to be an absolute knockout!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree - I am a huge fan of the Solstice. One of my top 3 favourite days of the year. Happy Christmas to you and thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteThe 21st is my favourite day too. First day of winter, shortest dat and my birthday!
ReplyDeleteBarb@Witsend
That day was also my grandmother's birthday and I remember her optimism as well. Thanks for a lovely post about your stars!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you, and I wish for you a lovely New Year.
Elizabeth
opquilt.com