Sunrise Solstice
Sunrise Solstice: A Gathering of Light for Those Who Are Grieving
Date: Saturday, December 21
Gathering time: 6:45am
Location: 3050 Grape Lane, Mt. Pleasant, SC
On the longest night of the year, a special gathering takes place for those who are grieving—an offering of solace, connection, and hope on the winter solstice. The "Sunrise Solstice" is a quiet ceremony designed to honor the shadows of loss while embracing the promise of renewal that the returning light brings.
As the world around us slows in the stillness of winter, we gather before the sunrise, a community bound by the shared experience of grief. Together, we sit in the quiet of the morning, watching the sky shift from darkness to the pale glow of first light: a reminder that even after the longest night, the sun will rise again.
Throughout the gathering, we are invited to reflect on the loved ones we’ve lost, to remember them in our hearts, and to release any pain or sadness that weighs heavily on us. In the presence of others who understand, we are not alone in our sorrow.
As the sun rises higher, we are encouraged to carry our grief gently with us into the coming year. The solstice is a natural pause—an invitation to rest, to reflect, and to begin again, just as the earth prepares for the return of spring. The Sunrise Solstice is not about forgetting or rushing the process of healing, but about finding peace in the rhythm of nature’s cycles, knowing that light, though sometimes hidden, is always on the horizon.
This event offers a space to grieve, to heal, and to honor the memory of those who are no longer with us. It reminds us that, in our darkest moments, the light is always waiting to return, gently guiding us forward.
For more information, contact lara@soundpathwaytherapy.com
