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Center for Spiritual Living Olympia (CSLO) is partnering with Dances of Universal Peace and Soluna Soundworks for three special celebrations on the Winter Solstice! First, the CSLO will conduct a Winter Solstice Spiral Walk, a walking meditation that begins in darkness. We will hold this meditation as our service. Each person walks the spiral path made of evergreen boughs, lights a candle from the central one, and places their candle along the path on their return.  In this way, each individual contributes to the growth of the light. It is an inspiration to witness the light pushing back the darkness throughout the ritual. The Spiral is accompanied by quiet live music. We will hold this meditation as our service from 11 am to noon, with music provided by Heather and Brent.  Dances of Universal Peace will also engage in the Spiral Walk at their usual time from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, with music provided by Dances of Universal Peace musicians. Join us for a Winter Solstice evening gathering honoring the longest night of the year as Hillary Myers, Soluna Soundworks, leads a special Winter Solstice Sound Bath & Celebration. Starting at 5:00 pm, this 90-minute experience blends guided meditation, candlelight intention, and a deeply restorative sound bath designed to invite stillness, renewal, and quiet grounding as we move into the returning light. You’ll be guided into rest with a Solstice-themed meditation before settling into a spacious soundscape of crystal and bronze singing bowls, chimes, and gentle gong tones. This evening is slow, warm, and deeply supportive. An invitation to pause and be held in sound at this turning point of the season.