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An invincible Light inside

In the darkest days of winter, ancient populations performed rituals to the sun, invoking its return. ​In Rome, in 274 CE, Emperor Aurelian merged Eastern solar traditions with Roman ones and declared they be celebrated on the winter solstice.  "Dies Natalis Solis Invicti" (Birthday of the Unconquered Sun) represented the invincibility, eternal power, and life-giving force of the sun, associated with the emperor's divine authority. Later, it became the celebration of Jesus' birth. Natural cycles teach us that nothing lasts forever; rebirth comes again and again. We must be strong and develop resilience to overcome tough times. ​But people tend to remain trapped in deep negative emotions that keep returning to the mind and devastating the heart, making a true rebirth impossible. Not only are difficult situations often powerful challenges, but even after they are technically over, they persist because we cling to them in our memory. And yet, if we could onl...

my precious antique little table

Many many years ago, I bought at an antique shop in Pavia this adorable little table. I love it deeply, although it is tremendously uncomfortable to sit at it!
[The paintings are by the Scottish Patrick William Adam] 

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