A Holiday Blessing
I was never fond of the colder months of the year growing up. Over the years, I’ve woven a tapestry of joy from the blessings this time of year always brings. It begins with pumpkin spice everything in November and transitions to eggnog everything in December. Enter the mittens, scarves, beanies, sweaters, warm socks, and jackets as the days get shorter and the nights get colder. Cozying up by the fire with warm blankets and holiday movies that warm the heart brings a unique contentedness to my soul. Reaching the pinnacle of the dark on the winter solstice, the inner stirring of the anticipation of more light brings comfort. After two months of feasting and gathering, we begin again – a new year that brings hope, promise, and a fresh perspective for all.
This is a beautiful time of year to be grateful for the blessings in our lives, the good, the lessons, and for simply being alive here and now. God’s greatest gift to us is life, and our greatest gift in return is that of sharing our radiant light, our love, with others. We have overcome much this year, and while we can’t be sure of what the future holds, we can be confident that the love of God prevails. Whatever your faith and belief, it’s essential to know how loved and adored you are by your creator. You are blessed beyond measure, and things will work out; they always do.
Aside from pumpkin spice, eggnog, and all the things that bring warmth, I believe the greatest joy of all is the light and love of the Divine. That spark you feel when in the presence of family and friends, that’s God. May the warmth, coziness, and love you experience in your togetherness this season spill over into the other parts of your life such that you are inspired to forge ahead with hope and zeal.
As a child, Christmas Eve was thrilling for me. I recall being so totally excited and filled with anticipation of my good in the form of presents that I could hardly sleep that night. Let us carry that same childlike joy, wonder, and awe throughout our days and into our nights. Contemplate and give thanks for the many gifts and beautiful blessings already here. Simultaneously, let us wait in joyful anticipation for the infinite bounty that continues to pour into our lives from the kingdom of heaven within – light, forgiveness, trust, prosperity, love, faith, courage, joy, strength, and more.
As the end of the year approaches, I love taking the time to contemplate my journey over the past year, and I encourage you to do the same. First, ask yourself, “What did I accomplish? What did I create? What could I have done better? Do I have any unfinished business to complete?” Then contemplate what you would love to see made manifest in your life and the world in the coming year. In what way would you like to get to know yourself better? Finally, choose a word for yourself that embodies your intention for the coming year and pick a theme song to match it.
Remember that you are the reason for the season. Thank you for being a beneficial presence on the planet. I celebrate you, and God does too.
Happy HanuKwanChriSolstiMas!
