Happy Holidays ,

New Year’s Eve is upon us and in that collective energy of reflection and anticipation I like to review the year that’s behind me.

I often light a candle and set my intention to view the year holistically to better understand its challenges and gains. I then recline and relax, allowing myself to lift like a bird and fly over the terrain I have covered in the year ending. I might do this chronologically either from now moving back in time, or from the beginning of the year to now.

Or the movement of memory might be back and forth, skipping around like a butterfly collecting pollen from a flowering bush.  I notice connections, I question things, allow thoughts, aha’s, answers, images etc.  I pause to ponder or go deeper, to update and revise my views.

I don’t write things down, though.  Not yet.  I’m not worried about forgetting because in journeying like this I’m not trying to solidify an understanding. Instead I’m allowing perspective to show itself in various forms.  I’m seeking a felt sense of the year, so I avoid explaining it all to myself – the mind wants to make it tidy, everything making sense – but I don’t really want that.  I want the wisdom of the year to show itself, rather than letting the mind tie it up in a bow. (more…)

Merry Christmas ,

You know I like to make little impromptu altars around the house, mixing things up in a spontaneous way.  Here’s the first of my mini- Christmas Altars.  It’s simple, just a thoughtful arrangements and a couple of ornaments, but it pleases my eye and warms my heart.  As you also know, I always ask for a little Heart of Love message to go with them and for this altar two messages came for us to enjoy.  

The first message could well be about creating little altars, or a good holiday.  Or a New Year.

Set the Scene
A Message From the Heart of Love

Set the scene, dear one, set the scene you project from your mind.  Like a great director, like a writer of life, set the scene.  Think of how the Light will enter and fall upon all who pass through your scene.  Think of the words you wish to hear and say.  Rise each day and set the scene, writing it well and directing creatively as you go. (more…)

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Happy Holidays ,

Guess what?  I’m flying to the Seattle area for the holidays!  As my Christmas present, my kids gifted me a trip to be with them and we’re rendezvousing in Washington State, near Seattle.  We haven’t been together since Covid descended on us all and I’m soOoo looking forward to seeing children and grandchildren again!  

We’ll be in an area where we’ve all lived at various time so we’ll probably visit old haunts, walk familiar paths and revel and enjoy being together.  I’m beyond excited and that’s a very fun place to be.

I love this season because the world lifts and brightens.  True, not all celebrate the same holiday.  True, things can be too commercial or hectic.  And true, many people are lonely or challenged in the world.  But generally speaking an enormous portion of humanity turns to love, traditions, family, giving, and the sacred.  

The collective lift can be felt – there is less turbulence, less focus on what doesn’t matter or what divides us.  There’s  a feeling of anticipation for solstice, ceremony, family traditions, presents and a New Year.  And there is an enhanced feeling of goodwill toward others. (more…)