Last night I had the privilege to participate in a contemplative prayer service called Christmas Quiet. A little hard to imagine right now, but it was my friend Deb Gorczychi's idea that people needed time to come together to be quiet and reflect on the wonder and hope that this season brings. It was a time to honor what your heart was asking you to pay attention to and to honor the light that is shinning so brightly within you.Each year, Deb has asked me to do a mediation to help people prepare their hearts and minds to receive the light of this season. I would like to share that with you as a meditative reading and I urge you to take a few minutes every day to become quiet and let the light of God that is within you shine shine brightly.
It is time to take a pause from the world around us, to open our hearts and minds to the light of the season, and to remember that God resides in our very own heart. Right where you are, right now, take a deep breath as you begin to prepare your heart and mind to receive God's ever present blessings. As you consciously take deep breaths allow your body to relax and allow your mind to calm, putting everything else aside and begin to imagine the magnificence of this Season of Light.
In the stars that grace the darkness...in the blazing sun of dawn... in the light of peace and wisdom...I can hear your quiet song. It is love that fills the night with wonder...love that warms the weary soul and it is love that sets us free and makes us whole.
Imagine that in the stars that grace the darkness, one belongs to you. Imagine that this star will guide your way when your path is cloudy. Right now close your eyes for a moment and let this star come into your minds eye. This star is your light, it is there to remind you of the light that is within you and the light that is ever present. This illuminates the wonder that is all around us, not just now but always.
Wonder comes in the kindness of a person. Where were you shown kindness today? Where did you show kindness? It is the grace we extend to one another...it is the acknowledgement of the goodness present in our lives. How did you see the goodness in the world today? It is the mystery of God and your star is a reminder of love and goodness... of unconditional love.
We are called to extend love, without condition, to ourselves and others; love is the healing balm that heals the weariest of souls. This is the invitation to us...it is simple...to love and let our own lights shine. This is what gives way to peace... hearing God voice...and hearing the wisdom of our own hearts.
Allow this to warm your heart and again imagine you can see the bright star as it shines right into you. Take it in...it is love...imagine that it will guide your heart and give your strength and guidance. Now imagine your star falling gently from the night sky, with no effort from you, to land right in your very own hands. That is God's grace extended to you... look at it in awe and wonder... and like a prayer rising up like incense into the heavens...allow your light to extend out of you as an offering and a blessing to everyone you meet.
Christmas Blessings,
Sandy
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