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Now is the perfect time to think about gifts and giving. Give the gift that supports the nurturing of the Body, Mind and Spirit.
Call today to purchase certificates from The Heart's Journey for all those on your list that are deserving of nurturing, healing and pampering (and possibly one for yourself).
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"The sign of Christmas is a star, a light in darkness.
See it not outside yourself, but shining in the Heaven within..."
A Course in Miracles
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If you go to the site below, you can pick out a thank you card for a US Soldier. After you make your selection, Xerox will print it and send to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You cannot specify who will receive the card, but it will be directed to some member of the armed services.
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Discover a new way to celebrate a deeply personal Christmas... one bringing gifts of renewed meaning, wonder and wisdom into your life.
Click here to learn about the 12 Holy Nights & a personal practice of inner spiritual development that deeply enriches your soul at Christmastime.
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Christmas is a beautiful reminder that life does indeed have meaning. It is a message that reaches beyond dogma and belief, and touches the knowing spirit. It is a message that, at its heart, is freely given in perfect love and grace, unearned and unconditional. That makes Christmas a gift in the truest sense of the word.
The traditions and rituals of the season are filled with warmth, hospitality and good cheer. Behind those traditions, as worldly and seemingly corrupted as some of them may have become, you can still feel the real and timeless substance of love.
The joy of this day is a joy offered to all in the spirit of love. To rich and poor, to the leaders and the outcasts, to the lucky and the lonely, love is the gift that can transcend every barrier and touch every heart.
More brilliant than the glitter of the moment, unshaken by the frenzy and confusion, love shines through. Love, freely given, brings hope where hope was impossible, and changes things forever.
Look around on this day and you'll know it.
May this holiday season and upcoming year be filled with blessings of health, joy, hope, strength and most of all love for you and your family.
With Christmas Love
Kathy
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| CARING FOR YOURSELF DURING THE HOLIDAYS... |
 By Alisha Grant Ph.D.
At this special time of year we are reminded how important it is to take care of ourselves first. If we don't, we have nothing authentic to give. If we don't take care of ourselves, we "give to get" and we get upset when others don't give back in return. If however, we DO take care of ourselves, then we give without expectation or attachment, and do so because it is a joy to share the love we feel inside our own hearts. I am not talking about just material giving - that's nice and it IS fun when we can do it, but material giving is far less significant than giving of our hearts and souls. It is the sharing of our hearts that we all crave - the connection that arises when you let the love of God flow from you towards another soul - the kind word that arises naturally when you think of someone who has touched your life, the prayer that you pray for a friend in need, the smile for a stranger, the expression of gratitude and appreciation that, while it may seem small to you, could mean the world to another. These are the gifts of our hearts that mean the most. I know a kind word will never be forgotten in my own heart - it is something I treasure. And when I see the joy that sharing my heart can give another, I know God has worked through me. This is the feeling we all want inside of ourselves - to know THIS love pouring through our own hearts.
But in order to give this way, we must take care of our own needs, starting with our spirits, our bodies, our minds, and our emotions. It doesn't take as much time as people think. It just takes being in the moment, checking in with yourself and making sure you listen to your body, mind, and soul every single day. It is not the BIG things that change the quality of our lives, but rather the day to day simple decisions. Do we eat what our bodies are asking us to eat? Do we take the time to sit, breathe, and ask the angels and God to fill our hearts, each day, if only for a few minutes? Do we reach out for help or comfort when we are in need? Or do we fill ourselves with the LIE that we are not worthy of such care, and that life is too hard, too complicated, too busy to do these small and simple acts of self-love. I used to believe that horrid little lie that society programs inside of us. Once exposed however, it has no more control over our lives. Once we turn to God's Truth - that we ARE loved and have all the time we need for the things that truly matter - life begins to arrange itself more gracefully around us.
I used to think I had too many all-important tasks to take care of myself. It was ridiculous. There were days when I answered up to 150+ emails and 30 calls. I rushed around to accomplish all the busy errands I thought I HAD to do each day. I worked 6-7 days a week and was at everyone's beck and call. I never had time to take care of myself. When I was younger I would whine, "I take care of everybody else God, and yet nobody cares about me." What rubbish! The angels drummed sanity into my head. "Ann, you do not care enough about you, and until you do, no one else will. It is you, Ann, who are teaching the world how to treat you. God cares about you, but YOU don't care about you." Those things were hard to hear, but they were the Truth, and my life didn't change until I embraced their words and made changes in my own heart.
The universe is vibrational - it echoes back to us exactly what we put out either consciously or unconsciously. I was putting out a signal that said, "I am too busy to take care of myself," and the universe echoed it back... "Ok, you are going to be kept too busy to take care of yourself." Over the years, I finally realized I am worthy of my own time and attention and as I care for myself I can better care for and share with others. Now the universe echoes this back..."You are worthy of your own time and attention and we will help you take care of yourself so you can care for and share with others." As I learned to honor my own time the number of emails and calls is either reasonable, or I am given the grace to handle them when my heart dictates. I work less insane hours and am able to give more. I stopped over-complicating my life with self-imposed deadlines about what must be done when, and I started living by heart. I am still quite busy but that 'busy-ness' involves time in my schedule to take care of me. It is a busy-ness birthed in the heart, not the head, and somehow, magically, all I need is provided, and I have the time to do things that truly matter. Things that don't matter so much - proving myself to others or to me - have fallen by the wayside. As a result I have a lot more love and joy to share.
So in this busy holiday season, breathe, take a few minutes to sit with God and pray each day. Drop into your hearts and ask, "What truly matters to me right now, today, in this moment." And live accordingly. The smallest decisions, to care for yourself, when made with love and authenticity, can dramatically alter your future. |
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This holiday season, my family is touched, as are so many, by having a family member missing from the celebrations and festivities. My nephew Stephen Barr, a Marine, is serving in military service and stationed in Afghanistan. If there are similar circumstances in your family and if it seems appropriate, have the assembled guests take a moment to acknowledge the missing family member or friend with a raised glass and a sweet remembrance. They'll feel the warmth, even if it's from a distance, and guests who are lucky enough to be present will know that if some year they can't make it, folks will remember them with a toast.
As you take a moment to hold these brave men and women in your heart, I invite you to click on the links below to watch two heartwarming messages.
A Christmas Wish
Soldier's Christmas Tribute
Also, if you are so led, I know that Stephen would love getting a card from you. His address is:
LCPL Barr, Stephen J
7th ESB DET 1
Unit 42211
FPO-AP 96427-2211 |
| ON CHRISTMAS MORNING I WISH.... |
 For every dog searching trash cans for breakfast, a filled bowl with his name printed in bright letters.
For every dog who slept fitfully last night, chained in a frozen yard, a soft, warm bed with a person snoring gently nearby.
For every shelter dog, spending Christmas morning in a soiled run, a forever home, filled with sounds and smells of family.
For every "Christmas" puppy given today, a tolerant, caring owner who won't abandon you as you grow into a real dog.
For every ailing pet, enough money for your owner to pay the bills to make you well.
For every lost dog, a clear, safe road, and well marked path, to lead you home.
For every old and tired friend, a warm fire, and a soft bed, to ease your aches and pains.
For every Heart Dog at the Bridge, a moment when you know that you are remembered today, missed again, and loved forever.
With the downturn in the economy, animal shelters are running high on census and low on resources. Give the gift of food, for free. Your click on the following site will support free food for homeless and neglected animals. Animal Rescue Site
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| BRINGING THE SEASON TO LIFE... |
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Twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture™ contains the twelve most significant oils found in the Bible. Young Living's wish in bringing them to you is that you will savor and enjoy the beautiful fragrances and intriguing histories of these precious pure essential oils.
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You are a gift.
This life is for Giving.
Blessed be the Gift you are.
May your holiday season be filled with peace, with joy and with love.
May You Remember to Love & to Listen to & Live What Is In Your Heart.
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