Celebration is such an important aspect of life. Since time immemorial we humans have come together to give thanks for the abundance that surrounds us.
Perhaps it was easier for men and women of earlier times, who were so connected to nature, to celebrate and be grateful for the simple everyday joys of existence. We, in our relentless pursuit of success and material wellbeing, are less mindful of the virtue of celebration of the ordinary.
However, the great festivals of our calendars give us reason to rejoice and remember how blessed we are. At the turning point of the year celebration is an opportunity once again to be thankful for what has been good about the year, and to be mindful of our intentions for the year to come.
This NewYear may well turn out to be a landmark one for us all. We are moving through an era of great change. All over the world a revolution is taking place, a shift in consciousness - one which we can welcome and celebrate. We can be filled with hope as we look towards the future- hope that a more enlightened era lies ahead.
So let's celebrate this New Year and resolve to be the change we want to see in the world. Let's try to be kinder to one another, and to play our part in creating a world that is more co-operative, more peaceful, more just, and more sustainable for everyone.
A happy New Year to All!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Winter Solstice 2012
The Xmas cards are written and posted, the presents bought (but not yet wrapped) and the house is decorated and ready to welcome family and friends.
Time to reflect on the year that's almost over and to wonder about the new one ahead. There is a reason for the season!
At the heart of winter we have the coming of the light.
This Winter Solstice is a special one. 21.12.2012 sees not just the ending of one great cycle of the Mayan Calendar, but also the completion of an even bigger astronomical cycle, the Precession of the Equinoxes. The sun now converges with the exact centre-line of the Milky Way - the Galactic Alignment. Big stuff!
What might these complex cycles signify? Certainly not the end of the world as some have chosen to believe. That has more to do with their own fear than anything else. However, we certainly seem to be living through challenging times, and maybe the various apocalyptic prophecies are best regarded as wake-up calls.
A dramatic change in the way we live seems vital, whether we are talking about the violence within our society, inequality and injustice or climate change. All around us the old structures seem to be disintegrating and the institutions are no longer respected. Above all we face a crisis of consciousness. We are at a cosmic tipping point where a significant minority of people who have long been calling for the need to change becomes a critical mass. Our civilization is not about to break down, but instead to break through to a new level of consciousness. It's time for transformation on a galactic scale!
There is much we can all do - we are not powerless to change our culture. We can make our voices heard, we can build a different world through compassion and co-operation, with each one of us being a shining light in the darkness. Let's make the Shift happen. Help to spread light and love this season - and have a wonderful celebratory time!
Time to reflect on the year that's almost over and to wonder about the new one ahead. There is a reason for the season!
At the heart of winter we have the coming of the light.
This Winter Solstice is a special one. 21.12.2012 sees not just the ending of one great cycle of the Mayan Calendar, but also the completion of an even bigger astronomical cycle, the Precession of the Equinoxes. The sun now converges with the exact centre-line of the Milky Way - the Galactic Alignment. Big stuff!
What might these complex cycles signify? Certainly not the end of the world as some have chosen to believe. That has more to do with their own fear than anything else. However, we certainly seem to be living through challenging times, and maybe the various apocalyptic prophecies are best regarded as wake-up calls.
A dramatic change in the way we live seems vital, whether we are talking about the violence within our society, inequality and injustice or climate change. All around us the old structures seem to be disintegrating and the institutions are no longer respected. Above all we face a crisis of consciousness. We are at a cosmic tipping point where a significant minority of people who have long been calling for the need to change becomes a critical mass. Our civilization is not about to break down, but instead to break through to a new level of consciousness. It's time for transformation on a galactic scale!
There is much we can all do - we are not powerless to change our culture. We can make our voices heard, we can build a different world through compassion and co-operation, with each one of us being a shining light in the darkness. Let's make the Shift happen. Help to spread light and love this season - and have a wonderful celebratory time!
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