In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the arrival of Winter Solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere, at least!) and the importance of embracing and becoming familiar with the inner and outer darkness it brings. We explore remembering the light we all carry within no matter the season; our ziji, our radiant inner confidence, and set the intention that this Solstice be a time of connection - to yourself, your light, and to the gifts that the dark can bring.You will learn:// How to use your ziji - radiant inner confidence - as your own light in times of darkness and uncertainty// Why it’s important to completely know the dark and stop resisting// What Buddhism teaches us about embracing discomfort// Some ways we can connect ourselves to the gifts of the dark and the light already within usResources:// Episode 64: Cultivating Radiant Inner Confidence - Ziji// Episode 145: Your Wild Mind - The West and Our Shadows// Episode 233: The Indomitable Human Spirit - You’ve Got it in You// If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.  // Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can’t wait to see you there! // Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here.