Solstice Reflections: Jen Lee

Solstice Reflections 2011 is an online gathering of reflections by seven lovely women on the spirit of winter and the migration from darkness to light. My hope is that they may offer you a momentary respite from a sometimes hectic season, allowing you to sit with your own reflections as you enter your personal winter. Click here for all posts to date.

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 Listen to Jen's Solstice Reflections podcast:

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Jen Lee is a voice recovery specialist, independent media producer and a beloved performer in New York City’s storytelling scene, including The Peabody Award-winning Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Mainstage. She is a sought-after mentor and guide for workshops and retreats unleashing creative expression, and the creator of Finding Your Voice and Telling Your Story, cutting-edge personal breakthrough courses. Her latest book, The Care and Keeping of Creative Souls: A Manual, is now available.

Bio photo credit: Bella Cirovic (shetoldstories.com)

December Views Week 1 + a Bit

I've decided to join in on my friend Darlene's December Views again this year. This first bit of December brought a mixture of colour, Christmas decorating, warmth and soothing teas to nurse a lingering cold...

candlelight brings warmth to our evening meals

a vintage find at a favourite consignment shop

I'd been waiting a looong time to savour my first of the season's clementines

a trip to Michaels on a grey day yielded colourful ribbons

lemon ginger tea in a favourite mug has been my comfort these past few weeks

a moment of afternoon sunlight and a well placed garland of faux greenery = camera play