The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is an astronomical event which generally occurs between December 20th-23rd. The winter solstice is often referred to as the “darkest day” of the year. This is due to the sunset coming exceedingly early as a result of the sun being at the farthest point from the Northern Hemisphere thus creating the shortest day and night of the year.
The winter solstice marks the official ending of autumn and the beginning of winter which means that with each day after the winter solstice, we will begin to see more sunlight. The winter solstice is also a reminder of our connection to the natural world, and for some, it also represents an opportunity for rebirth and spiritual renewal, thus helping one to hopefully begin to emerge from those dark days and places in their life.
On Morning Energy, we are going to spend time exploring this extremely transformative time of the year to include how the winter solstice is believed to have influenced the development of some Christmas traditions.
Join me, Renna, Friday from 4-6AM for a special musical journey about his very important and intriguing topic!
I found out about WMNF through an outreach table that was set up at Sweet Water Organic Farm during my first visit there in 2012.
I had never really heard much about community radio stations at that time and became extremely intrigued as to why a radio station would have an interest in attending and/or hosting events in the community.
As I began to learn more from the Volunteer Coordinator at that time, I decided that the station would be a great fit for me in light of my background in communications and my ongoing interest in helping others.
One of my first volunteer assignments at WMNF was community outreach. I thought what better way to reach out to the community than in the same manner that I felt WMNF had reached out to me. After about a year of doing out reach service, I decided to try my hands at voicing promos/drops since I still had a passion for the arts. I also began helping out during the marathons.
Consequently, while volunteering during one of the marathons, I was asked by a former host to consider being one of their co-host because he liked my personality and the sound of my voice. I had never done formal radio work before, although I DID have a communication degree, however, my interest while attending college at that time was more towards television than radio. Nonetheless, I agreed. In addition to being a co-host on that show (The Damn Jams )(Hip-Hop) , other shows that I have co-hosted on while volunteering at WMNF are: Thee Righteous Temple of Hip Hop (Christian Hip Hop), The Early Bird Wake Up Show (Country), Blues With A Groove (Blues ), Mellow Music Encounters ( R& B and Blues) and Kingston 12 (Reggae). However, In February 2014,
I was thankfully given the opportunity to host and produce my own show.... MORNING ENERGY..... and it has truly been an AMAZING experience and journey for which I will always be thankful for!!!
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