" If, as Herod, we fill our lives with things, and again with things: If we consider ourselves so unimportant that we must fill every moment of our lives with action, when will we have the time to make the long, slow journey across the desert as did the Magi? Or sit and watch the stars as did the shepherds? Or brood over the coming of the child as did Mary? For each one of us, there is a desert to travel. A star to discover. And a being within ourselves to bring to life."
Author Unknown
Merry Christmas, and God bless us, God bless us every one!
Peace and Joy to All
In December we have so much to be thankful for…December brings gifts of sharing and caring and love. Winters chill brings a special treat of cozy fires, and hot chocolate, happy laughter and voices raised in cheer and blessings, smiling faces as you scurry in the hustle and bustle of searching for that perfect gift, cherished customs, ice skating on the pond, children laughing in their winter play, The choir singing “Oh Holy Night”, the Christmas lights and beautiful decorations,
the peace of the still meadow glistening with snow
the awesome night sky
and the miracle of the babe born in a stable.
The days of December are filled with love and joy, happiness and peace. Gifts of love, so many given everyday.
This year give gifts of hope, love, peace and joy. Give gifts of happiness, laughter and delight. Give gifts of compassion, thoughtfulness and caring. Give gifts of kind words spoken in peace and understanding. Give gifts of a warm smile, reassuring touch and sharing of self. Gifts of beauty, gifts of miracles.
All these gifts have one thing in common, love.
In this month of gifts may we be thankful everyday for all the blessings we receive as we give gifts of love.
Merry Christmas,
Peace and Joy to All
Source of Joy
Inside me it was quiet all day
Outside me it was noisy all day
Inside me spirit dwells
Outside me turmoil reins
I waited until midnight for silence
For Spirit to quiet the noise of the day
Then peace descended like a blanket of stars
And joy awoke with the dawn Lovelight
Joy is the feeling we get when everything in our life is wonderful. When we feel completely loved, healed, whole, alive. When we have great moments of rejoicing and celebration, such as a wedding or the birth of a baby. Joy comes with our first kiss, or the ecstasy of being in love. We find joy in the fulfillment of our dreams and wishes. In the understanding of living in the moment and enjoying each and everyone of those moments. Joy is in loving, sharing, caring. Joy is the moment of feeling God’s guidance, of answered prayer.
Joy feels like a bursting of happiness. A bubbling up of pure delight. A feeling of walking a few inches above the ground. As if you could fly on wings of silver light. Joy brings a feeling of deep power that knows no limits, a knowing you can do any and all things. Joy refreshes and renews and gives you a sense of complete freedom. From deep within joy springs to light and produces complete bliss. The beauty of the world rests on pure joy.
Looking at the night sky with its billions of stars, wanting to reach out and touch them or to capture the moonbeams. That feeling is joy. Be surprised by joy--cultivate joy.
And the greatest joy of all is the indescribable brightness that floods our soul when the Holy Spirit abides within. For when we know where our source of joy comes from, we can embrace the path of joy, having gratitude for all Gods blessings and for each day given us as a gift. Gratitude brings joy.
Joy is a feeling of great happiness or pleasure, elevated to the heights of elation. And when we know that our source of joy comes from the Holy Spirit, our joy can soar to the heights of ecstasy.
Peace and Joy to All
ITS ONLY POSSIBLE TO LIVE HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER ONE DAY AT A TIME.
