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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 14 MIN

Yalda & Solstice: A Longest-Night Ritual to Return to Light

from Tea Talk with Darya · host Darya

December 21st is Shabe Yalda, the Winter Solstice, and my birthday—every year.  In this episode, we honor the longest night with a gentle ritual: release what’s heavy, choose your Winter Word (a value to guide your season), and design one 10-minute action you’ll actually keep. We’ll also talk about discerning outside opinions and staying loyal to your path.Try this tonight (checklist)Light a candle or lamp you loveSet out something seasonal (pomegranate seeds, walnut, or any fruit)Title your page: “Longest Night Ritual”Write 1 line for each: Release / Carry / ConnectChoose your Winter Word (e.g., Presence, Steady, Trust, Health, Clarity)Design one 10-minute action that honors it (day + time)Share your word with meEmail [email protected] with subject WINTER WORD. Tell me: your word + your one 10-minute action + when you’ll start.Free Clarity BundleCore Values Self-Audit — get clear on what mattersGoal-Setting Workbook — turn clarity into actionJanuary Core Values Planning WorkshopSmall group, high support. Live coaching to plan your year. Waitlist perks:48-hour early access before public enrollmentBonus: Winter Word → 90-Day Map worksheetHow to join: Email [email protected] with subject WORKSHOP WAITLIST. Spots are limited; once it’s full, it’s full.

December 21st is Shabe Yalda, the Winter Solstice, and my birthday—every year. In this episode, we honor the longest night with a gentle ritual: release what’s heavy, choose your Winter Word (a value to guide your season), and design one 10-minute action you’ll actually keep. We’ll also talk about discerning outside opinions and staying loyal to your path. Try this tonight (checklist) Light a candle or lamp you loveSet out something seasonal (pomegranate seeds, walnut, or any fruit)Titl...

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