fa la la la la and all that jazz

"And then, just around the corner the new year will begin again, and like a seed planted deep in the earth, we will all rise with renewed energy once again to dance in the sunlight..."

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Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song) by Amy Grant listen here

December 25, 2019

Emmanuel, Emmanuel : "God with us"

Happy winter to all...

"I Heard the Bells on christmas Day by Casting Crowns" listen here

Jesus' BIRTH day

King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and 

Light of the World 

Mark Schultz' "Different Kind of Christmas" listen on YouTube here

"Noel (Live) ft. Lauren Daigle" listen on YouTube here

"O Holy Night" Josh Groban - listen here

Peace: 

Quotes by 

Rumi speak directly to my heart

"The first Christmas was pretty simple. It's okay if yours is too." ~ Amy Weatherly

"Understanding that this is a period of descent and rest, of going within our homes, within ourselves and taking in all that we have been through, all that has passed in this full year which is coming to a close...like nature and the animal kingdom around us, this time of hibernation is so necessary for our tired limbs, our burdened minds...the natural tug to go inwards ... is strong..."

Venice Wyatt:  Winter solstice  

"Winter is kind, she points us in her quiet soft way towards our inner self, towards this annual time of peace and reflection, embracing the darkness and forgiving, accepting and loving embracing goodbye the past year. "Winter takes away the distractions, the buzz, and presents us with the perfect time to rest and withdraw into a womb like love, bringing fire and light to our hearth."

 Artist: Jessica Boehman

eXtremely important part of my life again this year

Yoga has been an extremely important part of my life this year

Zanza - kind, new friend/co-worker at Target

Blessings

"Begging God for only one blessing: to be used as an instrument of God's mercy." p. 322 

"Chill of winter morning... love for God is Conquering me." p. 323

Devotion: Bhakti Yoga is the art of transforming material energy into spiritual energy through a spirit of Devotion." p. 319

"Enormous wave of ...

"Faith that was plunging me into an ocean of humility." p. 323

"Harmonize our lives in a spirit of devotion to the Lord, we can realize our eternal Home." p. 338

"HIn this familiar state...

Joy flooded my heart." p. 323

"Knowledge about God... reveals true love to the world through the lives of those who love Him." p. 322 

"Lord, make me dance as you like." p.321

"Mystical feeling overwhelmed me... as if the Lord Himself were gazing into my soul ... My joy knew no bounds." pp. 324-5

"Nourished me with wisdom and provided me a sanctuary." p.326

"Outpouring of gratitude sprung from my heart." p.325

"Planted the seed of our relationship in my heart, like a spiritual conception." p. 325

"Quiet moments just before dawn...natural to feel close to God." p. 319

"Recognize how the invisible hand of my Lord has carried me along," p. 325

"Swimming in a sea of euphoria." p. 324

"Through the practice of devotion to God, I was coming to learn that preserving loving relations in this world requires much forgiveness, tolerance, patience, gratitude, and humility." p. 337

"Under the quiet of the moonlight, I reflected on my fascination with rivers  through out my journey." p. 326

Vrindavan - Saintly Baba - Secret of Yogis - Some stories from the Journey Home - youtube video: 

Whenever I remember you I feel at home." p. 337

eXpressing gratitude

"You must persevere with patience, for by a power beyond your own, you will recognize the very one you seek." p. 323

Zacharias and Elizabeth "were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in the commandments and requirements of the Lord."- back to the bible for Advent - Luke 1:6

Until...

"Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7: 7

Devotion: Honesty enables us to Discover the images of life that shape us, the images that scratch and stain us with experience... we must place ourselves in the light [by] practicing Devotion." ~ Mark Nepo's The Book of Awakening, November 28

Energized with hope, consumed by love, and empowered by faith. Code 6: The Way of the Warrior

Find the strength and energy to give our lives to God... Fuel the Fire of our soul... Feed the Fire

"Goal of all experience is to remove whatever might keep us from being whole." ~ Mark Nepo 11/26

Harness strength, focus power, replenish energy...

"Imagine what would happen if we woke up in the morning energized with hope, consumed by love, and empowered by faith. Imagine the power of those who chose to stand for love against hate, forgiveness against bitterness, for hope against despair." ~ Code 6: The Way of the Warrior

"Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars was one of Ken's music choices for yoga this am, and then this video popped up as a memory on my Facebook page from 2 years ago today :)

"Know God as the all consuming fire that burns with our souls." Code 6: The Way of the Warrior

Love to live and Live to love.

"Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to prayer offered in this place." 2 Chronicles 7

Open my heart with humility, "Once and for All" by Lauren Daigle listen here

"Peace Out" Pure Peace is what the label says on the soap Logan chose :)

"Qualitatively we are one with God, being eternal, full of knowledge, and full of bliss. But Quantitatively, we are always but a part, just as the sunray is bu a tiny part of the sun and yet has the same Qualities as the sun. We are both one with God and different from God..." p. 312 The Journey Home: Autobiography of An American Swami Radhanath Swami

Ronald M Marciano: October 4, 1939 ~ November 24, 2019 (age 80) service, 12/4/19 xoxoxoxoxo

“Sorrow prepares you for joy. It violently sweeps everything out of your house, so that new joy can find space to enter. It shakes the yellow leaves from the bough of your heart so that fresh, green leaves can grow in their place. It pulls up the rotten roots, so that new roots hidden beneath have room to grow. Whatever sorrow shakes from your heart, far better things will take their place.” ~ Rumi

Thank you for sharing this, Alisa Johnson

 

"...Vibrating to a different measure / Behind a thin Veil you cannot see through...  you must have faith. I wait for the time when we can soar together again / Both aware of each other / Until then, live your life to the fullest / And when you need me / Just whisper my name in your heart, I will be there." ~ Emily Dickinson

 ~ Art by Kay Parmenter

"When you make the two one, when you make the inner as outer and the outer as inner—then shall you enter the kingdom." —JESUS

Xoxo ... hugs, love, prayers for the Marcianos, mourning the loss of husband, father, and grandfather xo

You come again in glory, Lord, whenever I pause to remember you live in my heart, always

Zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. Psalm 119:139