Friday, December 6, 2013
{This Moment} Light In The Darkness
{This Moment} - A Soule Mama Friday ritual. A single photo- no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you are inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments section for all to find and see. We wish you a month full of wonder, magic and love!
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Wow, what a beautiful ceremony!!! Could you write a bit more about what the tradition is for this? Love it! Have a happy weekend : )
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Sure, Lyssa, here goes:
DeleteIt comes from the Waldorf tradition of education and is still popular in Waldorf Schools around the country (and the world) today! My understanding is that it was started in 1926 at the first ever Waldorf school in Germany during a time when people felt that walking a spiral was curative for whatever ailed you. The greens form the spiral path and inside the greens are tucked little treasures that represent the four kingdoms that are part of the Waldorf Advent verse (week one is stones and crystals, week two plants, week three animals and week four humans). Each person who walks the Spiral selects an apple candle and walks to the center to light their candle from the center candle and then walks back out. Along the path we've also laid gold stars as markers for the various spots that candles should go. It's really cool to see how each person walks the Spiral so differently. Some are very quick and others are very slow and meditative. It's magical to enter what is essentially a fairly dark room and to watch as the light increases with each additional candle! The children in attendance don't get the deep significance of it, they just think it's beautiful and magical (and it is!) but basically it's all about finding your light in the darkness and letting it shine (as well as seeing how when we all come together we can really illuminate the world)! xo
Here's the link to the post from earlier in the week:
http://ouronesweetfamily.blogspot.com/2013/12/advent-spiral-walk.html
Have a wonderful holiday season! xo
Absolutely beautiful photo!!! I'd love to know the story behind it. Have a wonderful weekend!! : )
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http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Hi Wendy,
DeleteHere's the scoop:
It comes from the Waldorf tradition of education and is still popular in Waldorf Schools around the country (and the world) today! My understanding is that it was started in 1926 at the first ever Waldorf school in Germany during a time when people felt that walking a spiral was curative for whatever ailed you. The greens form the spiral path and inside the greens are tucked little treasures that represent the four kingdoms that are part of the Waldorf Advent verse (week one is stones and crystals, week two plants, week three animals and week four humans). Each person who walks the Spiral selects an apple candle and walks to the center to light their candle from the center candle and then walks back out. Along the path we've also laid gold stars as markers for the various spots that candles should go. It's really cool to see how each person walks the Spiral so differently. Some are very quick and others are very slow and meditative. It's magical to enter what is essentially a fairly dark room and to watch as the light increases with each additional candle! The children in attendance don't get the deep significance of it, they just think it's beautiful and magical (and it is!) but basically it's all about finding your light in the darkness and letting it shine (as well as seeing how when we all come together we can really illuminate the world)! xo
Here's the link to the post from earlier in the week:
http://ouronesweetfamily.blogspot.com/2013/12/advent-spiral-walk.html
Let me know if you have any more questions! Have a wonderful holiday season! xo
I've never seen a spiral walk. This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis face melts my heart. Epilepsy doesn't slow her down. http://robinfollette.com/this-moment-snowy-english-shepherd/
Wow! That is a gorgeous picture!!! Here is ours http://1000hoursoutside.com/2013/12/06/this-momentchallenge-day-5/
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo! So festive yet peaceful.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely weekend.
xoxo
wow, that is stunning. <3
ReplyDeletemy 6 year old said "oh man, that is so cool. " lol
What a beautiful experience!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend :)
So lovely!
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Oh that's just gorgeous - I wonder if it would work to lay one out in the garden? My girls would just love it.
ReplyDeletehow beautiful and peaceful. What a great experience for you and your family. Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Shel! Happy weekend my friend xo
ReplyDeleteThat is just so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
So beautiful and peaceful. One of my favorite traditions! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDelete-Karen