Reasons To Celebrate

It has been a while since my last post. I was so ensconced in the holiday season that certain other things had to move from front and center. But I am back at my computer now.

                               
The season was bright! Bob and Summer brought home the biggest tree to date! I don't understand the need for something bigger or more all the time. We put our tree in the entryway so it is the first thing you see when you walk in the front door. It took a few days of contemplation and almost deciding not to decorate this year before Spirit whispered, "you must get started". We cut two feet off the tree so I could get to the top with my ladder and begin the process of  decking the halls.

The house sings at this time of year. It has been a beautiful swirl of family and friends. Chopping, baking, and soooo many dishes! Summer and Derek were always in and out with friends in tow. This is the part of Christmas that I love because of the blessing of the Christ within. The promise of Jesus who guides my Soul to give attention to that which is before me. Whether it is a stack of dirty dishes, ornaments to be packed away or someone special who needs a moment to be "heard". Since there isn't enough time for everything the holy moment is always the one I am living now.

As I write it looks as though I am in a Christmas Store. Collections of snowmen and Santa's, Christmas linens, Mama's angel napkins rings. Photos taken during Christmases past cover my bulletin board. I love having those who are not here physically still with me as part of my celebration. I am blessed, we all are, though we may not always notice the blessings.

                                             

I am interested to see where the river of life is taking me...I invite you to journey with me this year and maybe uncover that secret place within you that is always connected to Spirit. The Christ within.

Recently two different people asked me to write down what was happening at times when difficult things were happening in my life and I stayed in a peaceful place that seemed improbable. I pay attention when nudged...most of the time. It made me really study what was going on spiritually inside.

I'll close for now wishing you the excitement of new beginnings and tomorrow we'll explore how peace can light on us even in the midst of turmoil.