We Have Choice

"The best gift you can open this Christmas

season is your own heart."

Toni Sorenson

Darkness falls so early these days and contributes to this sense of isolation.  We can address our physical sluggishness by resting to the sound of Christmas music or a fine sudsy soak in the tub.  Mentally we can write our sadness down and give ourselves permission to feel as we do.  It is natural to miss family during the holidays, this year in particular.

Christmas Eve candlelight service may not be available this year, but we can light candles and create new rituals in our own surroundings.  The night before Christmas can be just as spiritual as one cares to make it.  It can be a solid time for communing with the spirits or expressing our gratefulness for what continues to be dear.

It is challenging to remain connected during this time.  With festivities lacking, it may be easy to back slide into sadness, but we have choice.  We can simply sit, closing our eyes, and feeling our inner light extend outside of our bodies.  We can imagine it spreading throughout our home, community and state. Light can be projected into the earth, grateful for all she provides or lift it above us towards the sky where we can once again all be one.