Wishing a peaceful Rosh Hoshana (New Year) to all Jewish friends who
begin the High Holy Days today; and a joyful Navratti to all devotees of
the Mother, as we begin the nine holiest nights on the Vedic calendar
of India. These ancient festivals follow the lunar cycle, and come on
the first New Moon after the Autumn Equinox. In the Northern hemisphere,
to the primal earth-centered eye, creation tilts toward the dark womb
of its source. These mysteries are open secrets, revealed by the beauty of the ruined garden.
If you feel the call of inner silence at this time, a sinking and withering of the
light, a purifying fall, just let go into the mystery of fructifying
darkness. Repose in the Groundless tonight: this is deep meditation. We
can feel a bit spacey and displaced during this transition, because
organic life hollows out, thins its marrow, furrows its soul for the
planting of a new Light Seed at the Winter Solstice. Just be
compassionate with yourself, and be gentle with this breath.
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