“May the long time sun shine upon you,
All love surround you,
And the pure light within you,
Guide your way on.”

Hello Beautiful Souls,

On this special day, I invite you to pause — even for just a few minutes — to honor the Summer Solstice in a gentle, heart-centered way.

☀️ Your Simple Summer Solstice Ritual:

🌼 Pick a flower — from your garden, a wild field, or a store. Let it symbolize the beauty and abundance around you.

🕯️ Light a candle — to represent your inner light and the light of this day.

🌿 Create a simple altar — arrange your candle and flower, and if you’d like, add a few other meaningful items such as crystals, feathers, or a written intention.

✨ Find a comfy chair or quiet spot to sit — near your altar if you’ve created one, somewhere you can be alone and undisturbed for a few moments of peace.

🎶 Play this song:
👉 Long Time Sun by Snatam Kaur (YouTube)
Let the melody wash over you as you sit in stillness. Breathe deeply. Feel. Receive.

When the song ends, open your journal and reflect on this new season with presence and love.

☀️ Solstice Journal Prompts:

• What have I outgrown and am now ready to release with love?
• What part of me is ready to shine more brightly this season?
• How do I want to feel this summer? What can I do to align with that feeling?
• What wisdom have I gained in the first half of the year, and how can I carry it forward with intention?
• What is my one word for this summer? (A word to represent how I want to feel, what I want to embody, or what I wish to manifest).

Wishing you a summer filled with light, clarity, and soulful alignment.

Be Well.

Josie Knowles,

RN, RNP, CYT200, HTP-A