yule


		Now after the Yule tide has come in, yes, the new years dawn is rising again. Yes, here it comes, there from the East on wing and on prayer with the spirit of air. And there to the South is the spirit of fire to again challenge our humanity and rekindle our desire. And to the West with the spirit of water blood, oceans, rain and tears all flow together like our days into years. There to the North comes the spirit of earth to strengthen the resolve that we must wake with open eyes or we will sleep once more in the still hands of time. And this passing the world will not mourn but rename itself and in time be reborn. Around each axis the great wheel spins grinding diamonds to dust blown across the landscape within. In the end it is our part to find the light in the dark and find this at the Center that is our heart and bless the spirit of sacrifice. Stuart Cudlitz New York City December 21, 2001