“If, as Herod, we fill our lives with things, and again with things; if we consider ourselves so unimportant that we must fill every moment of our lives with action, when will we have the time to make the long, slow journey across the desert as did the Magi?  Or sit and watch the stars as did the shepherds?  Or brood over the coming of the child as did Mary?  For each one of us, there is a desert to travel.  A start to discover.  And a being within ourselves to bring to life.”  Author Unknown

“Would that the spirit of Christmas could live within our hearts every day of the year.”  Charles Dickens

“But what is the Christmas spirit?  Perhaps the Christmas spirit is our souls’ knowledge that things, no matter how beautiful, are only things; that we were created, not always to do, but sometimes simply to be.  Perhaps the Christmas spirit is a loving reminder that we must make time for the long, slow journey across the desert; we must take time to discover our star; we must honor the time necessary to brood over the coming of the authentic people we were created by Love to become.  

So, this is my Christmas wish for all of us; that behind the toys, tinsel, carols, cards, and convivial  chaos, there will come a moment of quiet reflection and peace.  That it may be truly said of each of us that we know how to keep Christmas well, if any person does.

Merry Christmas and God bless us, God bless us every one!”

Sarah Ban Breathnach

My thoughts exactly; have a great holiday season everyone.  Take time to just be.  May we all find that quiet moment of reflection and peace.  May we discover our star–it is up there waiting.

See you in the new year.