Christmas

After a 24 hour trip to London there's no way you can escape the Christmas vibe. How is it that in just a few days a large part of the human population lightens up as much as possible; buying gifts and food enough to last for weeks in a frantic state to get everything done in time for .... what exactly? I bet most people aren't even aware of the real meaning of Christmas other than it being the day Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The story has taken us away from the essence of what it really entails.

That is to enter the season of Christmas with the intention of being a personal messenger of light and love, and celebrate in the name of service to Higher Power . At this time in the Northern hemisphere the light returns to earth and so also to our hearts from which a feeling of joy emanates. This raises the vibration and level of consciousness.

Every character in the Nativity Scene metaphorically resides in all of us. The Shepherds, the Wise Men, Joseph, Mary they all symbolize a part of us. We dare to wonder like a child as the Shepherds show; we search to seek wisdom like the fool in the embodiment of the Wise Men. The strong silent Joseph tells of our obedience to what life presents us and Mary, the loving one shows us the way to Christ, the Light.

The ornamented Christmas tree we put up in our homes is the gift of hope and joy. The evergreen fir pointed upward together with the glittering decorations lift our spirits, as re-birthing of the soul and bringer of light.

As we shop for gifts and such to celebrate this Light feast whether you are a Christian, a Muslim, a Hindu or an Atheist let our intentions be to bring peace to the world as a servant of Higher Power. May you all have a Merry Christmas.