I ask myself, "What is the reason for the season?" It's confusing because my reason has changed over the years, my current reason is not the same as my reason last year, the year before that, or any other year.
So I meditated on "my reason."
Right now I find myself detached from my old reasons that went something like this: The Christmas season is about family, gift giving, decorating the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, stockings, Christmas cards, singing seasonal songs and carols, candle lighting, eggnog, wine, cookies & candy... All of that gives my mind a tooth ache! As I enter the season this year I feel like a worn out puppet or like trying to put on a shoe that doesn't fit.
This brings to mind the R.E.M. song - "But that was just a dream, that was just a dream. That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight losing my religion..."
My current reason resides in occupying Higher Truth - occupying my heart. This holiday season will be different for me - I am more interested in being mindful of the footprints I leave on the earth - giving gifts that don't cost money, like a helping hand, a smile, or a word of encouragement. I will be spending more time in quiet contemplation of the changes that are taking place on this planet and how I, in my little corner, can be of some earthly good.
The whispering winds of change are blowing through my mind and soul - I cannot play the game by the same old rules. So for those of you that expect to see me playing my old game I won't be - you will find me sitting quietly with a smile of content - painting - playing on the floor with my granddaughter - loving my family and friends in a deeper more authentic way - listening with new ears and seeing with new eyes - sharing a message of love and hope each Sunday...
Namaste'
Ali
So I meditated on "my reason."
Right now I find myself detached from my old reasons that went something like this: The Christmas season is about family, gift giving, decorating the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, stockings, Christmas cards, singing seasonal songs and carols, candle lighting, eggnog, wine, cookies & candy... All of that gives my mind a tooth ache! As I enter the season this year I feel like a worn out puppet or like trying to put on a shoe that doesn't fit.
This brings to mind the R.E.M. song - "But that was just a dream, that was just a dream. That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight losing my religion..."
My current reason resides in occupying Higher Truth - occupying my heart. This holiday season will be different for me - I am more interested in being mindful of the footprints I leave on the earth - giving gifts that don't cost money, like a helping hand, a smile, or a word of encouragement. I will be spending more time in quiet contemplation of the changes that are taking place on this planet and how I, in my little corner, can be of some earthly good.
The whispering winds of change are blowing through my mind and soul - I cannot play the game by the same old rules. So for those of you that expect to see me playing my old game I won't be - you will find me sitting quietly with a smile of content - painting - playing on the floor with my granddaughter - loving my family and friends in a deeper more authentic way - listening with new ears and seeing with new eyes - sharing a message of love and hope each Sunday...
Namaste'
Ali
Grow in Grace
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