S2E245 – The Solstice Raven

At solstice, the sun pauses at the year’s hinge—light at its thinnest, promise at its strongest. In the North, the raven flies this threshold: a messenger between dark and dawn, a keeper of memory and keen sight. Tonight we follow the Solstice Raven—not to chase omens, but to practice good noticing, faithful carrying, and clean return. Raven work is simple: find what matters, bring it home, share it wisely. We’ll make this livable. First, Raven’s Scan: step outside or face a window. Take nine even breaths (inhale through the nose ~4 seconds, exhale through the mouth ~6). Name three true things you can see or hear right now. Pick one small good to carry back into the room. Second, Raven’s Carry: write a single sentence on a scrap—what the day most needs from you (“Call the elder,” “Finish one page,” “Offer water first”). Put the scrap in your pocket; that’s your flight line. Third, Raven’s Share: at table or message, give the good you carried in one clean offering—no performance, no apology. Ravens don’t hoard; they feed the nest. Keep rhythm with the Daily Trio so the hinge becomes a habit: Sow one tiny act aligned with your carry, Tend one existing good (mend, maintain, check on someone), Rest for one true minute (eyes closed, nine breaths). Use tokens on the threshold: a stone to drop what isn’t yours to drag through winter, a seed/paper to mark the one promise you’ll keep as light returns, a grain/shell to remember nourishment—eat, drink, warm your hands. At night, do a Nine-Breath Harvest and answer two lines: “What did I carry?” and “Where did I share it?” What this is not: omen-chasing, doom-scrolling in mythic clothes, or forcing cheer. The Solstice Raven flies in clear air—honest about cold, exact about warmth. If grief travels with you, make it a seat and pour it tea; pace yourself and widen your circle as needed. Our guidance is cultural and spiritual—non-clinical, consent-first—and meant to sit alongside professional care. May the year’s hinge teach you raven craft: scan for the small good, carry it cleanly, and share it where it will keep someone warm. Today’s show sponsored by Ravin Crossbows LLC. Every legend has a keystone—the piece that makes the whole sing. Ravin Crossbows is that keystone: tight, fast, and unwavering, crafted for accuracy when a single shot must decide the story. Carry the sure hand into the wild. Learn more at akumedia.akoutlaw.com/sponsors. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/cZr6d?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Q4_aff_ravin-crossbows-llc — Be well my friends, Our Website - https://akumedia.akoutlaw.com Shaman Website - https://akulfhednar.org Newsletter Subscribe - https://akulfhednar.org/newsletter Tags: ravin-crossbows-llc, deals #akulfhednar, #ulfhednar, #norse, #shaman, #alaska, #belysning, #oldways, #ravens, #sleep, #rumination, #nightpractice, #mindfulness