As the Yule season continues, the newly reborn light grows stronger each day, and so can we. Today, we honor the quiet power within us—the strength that carries us through life’s trials and into new beginnings.
Setting the Space
Find a quiet place where you feel safe and grounded. Sit comfortably, letting your shoulders relax. Close your eyes and take a deep breath, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.
"Análóidh mé solas isteach, agus scaoilfidh mé dorchadas amach."
(I will breathe light in, and release darkness out.)
Feel the stillness of the earth below you, holding you steady, even in moments of uncertainty.
Invocation
Call upon the wisdom of the season:
"A Spiorad na Gréine, déan ár gcroíthe a neartú."
(Spirit of the Sun, strengthen our hearts.)
Feel the glow of the returning sun, not just in the sky but within you, bringing with it renewal and resolve.
Meditative Reflection
Today, consider the quiet strength that lives within you. Even in moments of weariness or pain, this strength remains, like roots beneath the winter snow. Whisper to yourself:
"Tá an neart ionam, fiú nuair nach féidir liom é a mhothú."
(The strength is within me, even when I cannot feel it.)
What challenges weigh on your spirit? Recognize them without resistance. These struggles are part of your journey, but they do not diminish your worth. Instead, they invite you to grow.
Guided Visualization
Imagine standing at the edge of a frozen lake, loch reoite. The surface glimmers under the soft light of the sun. With each breath, see the ice melting slightly, revealing clear, flowing water beneath.
This water represents your inner strength—hidden, perhaps, but steady and vital. Feel its energy flowing through you, rising from deep within to meet the light of Yule.
Whisper:
"Mar a thagann an t-uisce beo chun solais, tagann mo neart chun cinn."
(As the living water comes to the light, my strength emerges.)
Visualize yourself stepping forward, confident and resilient. The flowing water carries away what no longer serves you, leaving space for renewal.
Closing Blessing
Yule is a time of faith in the unseen and trust in the returning light. Know that your inner strength will carry you through even the darkest times.
"Go mairfidh an neart sin i gcónaí ionat."
(May that strength always live within you.)
Open your eyes, feeling grounded and renewed. Take this moment to honor your strength and the journey ahead.
"Beannachtaí Yule ort inniu agus i gcónaí."
(Blessings of Yule upon you today and always.)