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December 22, 2011
 
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Dear Friend

This month brings so many ways of celebrating revelation and divine incarnation. Contemplating these brings the mind back to its own origin, its own calling, its own higher purpose.

May everyone realize the fullness of their abilities to give generously, to love boundlessly, and to breathe with compassion and kindness for all!

 December Quotes For Reflection
 

"Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us we're here for something else besides ourselves."
Eric Sevareid


"When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?"
G.K. Chesterton



Chanukah Blessing
"Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has kept us alive, and has preserved us, and enabled us to reach this time."


Rohatsu - December 8th celebration of Buddha's enlightenment
"The traveler has reached the end of the journey! In the freedom of the infinite he is free from all sorrows, the fetters that bound him are thrown away, and the burning fever of life is no more."
Dhammapada - Sayings of the Buddha





The flute doesn't claim credit
for the alluring sound of Lord Krishna's
breath vibrating with life,
blowing through it
into the world.

The faucet can't claim credit
for the life-giving qualities
of the pure water
that flows through it.

Mother Mary didn't claim credit
for the grace that flowed through her
into this world through her son.

Eternal Mayadevi, Buddha's mother,
doesn't claim credit for what issued
forth from her.

Mothers surrender to the humble tasks
asked of them.

Simply be open, clear, pure,
surrendered and willing.
And surely the One
will find you
an irresistible
instrument of service!
Kalidas
December 2011


 



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Cincinnati Monthly Meditation Sessions
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Thank you all for your notes of appreciation for our newsletter.

Everyone has the heart to be a true friend of the soul, an "Anam Cara." By embodying that ideal ourselves we may serve to help others to find love and compassion within themselves and the world.

Our highest nature is always manifest in relationship - to all other beings, to the environment, in relation to our own body and mind. Becoming mindful of the quality of our relationships allows us to learn where the light shines and where it needs to shine more. The ideal of Anam Cara is to continuously endeavor to expand the depth and the inclusiveness of the loving kindness we bring into every relationship, every moment, every breath.

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I look forward to welcoming you in person to our programs.

With all my appreciation and love,
I thank you all.

May all beings realize complete freedom from suffering and may all our actions reflect only wisdom, compassion, patience and love.

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Lawrence Edwards, Ph.D.
Founder and Director
The Anam Cara Foundation

Lawrence at the Anam Cara Foundation
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