miracles

A little girl went
to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet.


She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three
times, even The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes.


Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she
slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with
the big red Indian Chief sign above the door.

She waited patiently for
the pharmacist to give her some attention, but he was too busy at this moment.
Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat
with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good Finally she took a
quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!


'And what do you want?' the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of
voice. I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages,' he
said without waiting for a reply to his question.

'Well, I want to talk
to you about my brother,' Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. 'He's
really, really sick...and I want to buy a miracle.'

'I beg your pardon?'
said the pharmacist.

'His name is Andrew and he has something bad
growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now So how
much does a miracle cost?'

'We don't sell miracles here, little girl.
I'm sorry but I can't help you,' the pharmacist said, softening a little.


'Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get
the rest. Just tell me ho w much it costs.'

The pharmacist's brother was
a well dressed man He stooped down and asked the little girl, 'What kind of a
miracle does your brother need?'

' I don't know,' Tess replied with her
eyes welling up. I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an
operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money.'


'How much do you have?' asked the man from Chicago

'One dollar
and eleven cents,' Tess answered barely audibly.

'And it's all the money
I have, but I can get some more if I need to.'

'Well, what a
coincidence,' smiled the man. 'A dollar and eleven cents---the exact price of a
miracle for little brothers. '

He took her money in one hand and with
the other hand he grasped her mitten and said 'Take me to where you live. I want
to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you
need.'

That well dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon,
specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed free of charge and it
wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well.

Mom and Dad were
happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place.


'That surgery,' her Mom whispered. 'was a real miracle. I wonder how
much it would have cost?'

Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a
miracle cost..one dollar and eleven cents....plus the faith of a little child.


In our lives, we never know how many miracles we will need.

A
miracle is not the suspension of natural law, but the operation of a higher law.

xmas message from NDW

http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/index.php?p=Doc&c=video

 

On this day of your life, dear friend, I believe God wants you to know...

...that the reason so much of humanity commemorates

this day is that so much of humanity seeks to give and

receive love.

 

During this holy time, know that all times are holy, that

every religion holds truth, that each tradition is sacred,

and that it is in the simple sharing of love that we make

our beliefs come alive, and our dreams come true.

 

Let this Christmas Day remind us that Christ came to

invite us to offer love to all humankind, and to open the

door of God's kingdom to every soul.

 

Merry Christmas, everyone.

 

 

Love, Your Friend.... Neale

is there a Santa Claus

Yes, Virginia . . .   We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of THE SUN. "DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. "Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. "Papa says, 'If you see it in THE SUN it's so.' "Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? "VIRGINIA O'HANLON. "115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET." VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, VIRGINIA, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, VIRGINIA, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Is There a Santa Claus? Editorial in The (New York) Sun Written by Francis P. Church September 20, 1897

.... this is the eve of the birth of the Christ ...

On this day of your life, dear friend, I believe God wants you to know...

....that this is the eve of the birth of the Christ is you.

 

It is a re-birth, of course, for the Christ has always been

there. On this special eve, may you experience that

Presence in you, as you, through your sharing of the

love that has been brought to you directly from God.

 

The wonderful gift of Christmas is that it is not a one

day or one time experience, but lasts the whole year

through -- thanks to you. You are the gift, and as

you give, so shall you receive.

 

BRINGING REIKI TO THE CHRISTMAS GATHERING
a seasonal article...have a great xmas and new year! Rachael xxxxx

BRINGING REIKI TO THE CHRISTMAS GATHERING

This time of year is special for a variety of reasons: ancient, old
and new. In addition it's a time of family gatherings, seeing people
you love, relaxing, enjoying life, celebrating, reflecting on the
year ending, new hopes, resolutions, and dreams for the year ahead.

Family time can provide a wonderful opportunity for strengthening
bonds, seeing others in a new light and healing old ground from our
past histories together. One way to enhance special moments is to
bring reiki to them, intuitively sensing when it's right to do so.

I use the following visualisation to bring out the best in people.
I've found this method has enabled people to talk in an amazingly
open, honest and trusting way.

When I use this technique I do so with complete attention, having the
intention of working with unconditional love for those around me to
receive reiki blessings, if their souls wish to, or to reflect it
with ease if it's not wanted at that time.

Everyone works differently but I choose to quietly bring reiki's
loving energy into group gatherings without fuss and without others
knowing.

I centre and ground myself, feeling the grounding energy running
through the soles of my feet into the earth. I open my crown chakra
to reiki energy and draw that into my heart and down into one hand.

I imagine a ball of reiki energy growing, glowing and expanding in
the palm of my hand. When doing this I find it helps to gently turn
my palm up, sensing and feeling my palm and fingers cradling the ball
of reiki light. I visualise the golden rays of the reiki ball shining
out like the sun and stretching to fill the room/car/restaurant /table
or wherever I am, thus bringing reiki to everyone in the vicinity. I
hold this image for a few minutes and then close the ball down by
closing my hand. This technique seems especially useful in times of
tension but can be just as helpful if you want to use it at quieter
times when it provides an opportunity for deeper conversation or
quiet quality time together.

I've used this many times with amazing results and would really love
to hear others feedback about trying this too.

Maz Williams

The Illusion of Separation

The Illusion of Separation

The illusion of separation not only symbolizes our self-doubt and alienation, it gives us a chance to work through the interior distress of various dichotomies by externalizing them. We see ourselves in others, hating in them what we hate in ourselves, loving in them what we love in ourselves. We contend with others because we are contending within ourselves. We punish and reward others as we would ourselves. The illusion of separation offers us the chance to resolve the interior inhibitions to unqualified love in a state of true union. Without this illusion and our reaction to other people, we might never even know such stresses existed.

As You Believe Barbara Dewey Page 82

Here are eight tips for finding miracles in your own life, and for helping others to find miracles in theirs:

Here are eight tips for finding miracles in your own life, and for helping others to find miracles in theirs:

1. Define Miracle. After all, we cannot find that for which we are not looking--and miracles are not always supernatural. According to the Midrash, the bush from which God called to Moses had been burning forever. The miracle was not that a bush caught fire and remained intact, it was that Moses noticed. What's your definition of a miracle?

2. Look closely. We have all been raised on stories of parting seas, resurrection of the dead etc. What is the "smallest" miracle you can identify in your own life? Why is it really something very big?

tips fpr a GREEN Xmas

For a season so focused on family, it’s amazing that, during Christmas, so many of us overlook our Mother Earth: We drive from store to store searching for presents, we travel long distances to attend parties, plus, we throw away an estimated one million extra tons of rubbish each week between Xmas and New Year’s Day! For those who want to celebrate in a more eco-friendly style, we’ve gathered some tips to help you green your holiday traditions.

Burn Cleaner Candles

 Most of us love the warm glow of candles come Christmas, in Advent wreaths, the kitchen, and everywhere else in the house. But did you know that some candles can contribute to indoor air pollution? Make sure any candle you purchase has a metal-free wick to avoid releasing lead into the air (that means tossing any you bought before October of 2003, when lead wicks were finally banned). Candles made from beeswax, vegetable wax or soy are also much cleaner burning than those made with paraffin wax, which is a petroleum product. And don’t forget to trim your wick to 1/4” before lighting to limit the amount of smoke that enters the air.  Buy bees-wax candles from The Bristol Green Store made by Bella Bees!

Be An Earth-Wise Wrap Star

 Stocking up on wrapping paper that ends up in piles on the floor and in the trash post unwrapping can be costly, not just for you but for the Earth, as well. Chances are, your friends and family won’t mind if you wrap your gifts in recycled brown paper bags, or newspaper, as it is what’s inside (and the thought!) that counts, right? For wrapping options that are a bit prettier, look for rolls made from recycled paper.

 Use Earth-Loving Lights

 Deck your house and tree with energy-saving LED (light-emitting diode) lights. You can now find them in every shape, size and colour imaginable and they use about 33% less energy than traditional incandescent lights, so they’ll save you money, too. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy, if everyone replaced their Christmas lights with LED strings, in just one month, we’d save at least 2 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity—enough to power 200,000 homes for an entire year!

Green Your Evergreen

 Each year,  millions of Christmas trees are uprooted and sold. This year, try purchasing a tree that has its roots intact, then planting it in your garden once it has served its seasonal purpose. Another option is to recycle your tree. When you throw your tree into the rubbish, it ends up occupying valuable landfill space, whereas recycling turns it into wood chips which can be used to mulch gardens and parks.

 Car Share

 When driving to church, holiday parties, or even the mall for shopping excursions, why not do so with others? You’ll save on petrol and reduce your carbon footprint, while spending time with friends and family you may otherwise rarely run into during the hectic holiday season.

A Hostess Gift Worth Giving

 Looking for a useful, unique, and thoughtful host or hostess gift? Consider making a donation to an environmental charity. By doing so, you’ll be improving the world while reducing waste—after all, how many bars of soap, hand towels or holiday mugs does one person really need? At JustGive.org, you can search through more than 1 million different charitable organisations, learn more about each, and then purchase gift certificates that recipients can redeem as donations for their charity of choice.

Don’t Toss Old Toys

 Kids inevitably outgrow their toys. Instead of tossing what they’re tired of into the rubbish, why not donate your family’s gently used games, dolls, and other playthings to families who are less fortunate? Bring them to your local Salvation Army charity store or check with your church to find out if they will be collecting both old and new toys for families in need. Just be sure to only offer up items that are clean and that aren’t missing any pieces or parts.

Stay Green By Keeping Clean

 When the holidays are over and the houseguests are all gone, clean up with safer, less-toxic cleaning products. Most cleansers are loaded with chemicals that can be harmful to your health and pollute the water and air. Switching to non-toxic, all natural products (that contain ingredients your grandmother used to clean the house with) is a simple way to be green and clean. Visit The Bristol Green Store in Jan to stock up on Simply Natural Homes natural cleaners!

Cut Back on Cards

 Reduce paper waste by sending your loved ones E-Cards instead of traditional paper cards. Hallmark.com offers plenty of free options, as do sites like Bluemountain.com and Egreetings.com. If only old-fashioned Christmas cards will cut it for you, look for those that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council: Cards with the FSC logo on the back are made from recycled paper or from trees that were grown and harvested in a sustainable manner.

 

 

protect Barack Obama and our loved ones. from William Bloom
Dear Friends

Seasons Greetings and Love.

A quick announcement and then a longer piece on how we might be able to protect Barack Obama and our loved ones.


ENDORPHIN EFFECT: COACHES AND TRAINERS CERTIFICATION WEEKEND
March 21/22 - Glastonbury    More information


PROTECTING BARACK OBAMA

How can we protect Barack Obama? The new President of the United States is symbolically of huge importance. It is crucial that he does not fall victim to the same forces that assassinated Martin Luther King, Jack Kennedy and Robert Kennedy.

As spiritual people, as workers with inner energy, is there anything that we can do to help?

This is exactly the same question that we may ask when our loved ones are travelling in dangerous foreign places. At this moment in time a young friend of mine is working in Mumbai as there are riots and bombings. What can I do to keep her safe? What can I do to protect my own daughter from the cruelties and abuses of the world?

Even asking this type of question raises anxiety in me. I fear that just thinking about it may create the actual event I don't want to happen. Energy follows thought. As a wise teacher once said: 'Worrying - is to pray for something you do not want.'

But this leads to the first great lesson: All protective prayer work must be done from a personal space that is completely centred, confident and relaxed. If it is done with any worry, anxiety or tension, prayer work will have a negative effect, as it radiates psychic pollution and may indeed attract that which you do not want.

The second great lesson of protective work is that we must be fully connected to the love, compassion and benevolence of the universe. It is only when we are anchored securely in that benevolence that we can manage, without being overwhelmed or triggered, the suffering that happens on earth and in humanity.
These fundamental guidelines are not new. They have always been at the heart of healing and protection. We must be calm, grounded and fully connected to benevolence.


FULFILLED AND SAFE

From within that calm and connected space, we can then begin our work of protection. First, we can always call for help— from spirit, from angels, from spirits — and express gratitude for their presence surrounding the person we want to protect. Imagine him or her surrounded by their loving safety.

Then we can begin to contemplate, visualise and sense Barack Obama and his family living a fulfilled and graceful life. Their home, workplace and journeys are safe and secure. We see and feel them living into their senior years. We can imagine Barack with white hair, playing with his grandchildren and talking about his days in the White House.

Here in the inner worlds we are creating an energetic scenario of a long and fulfilled life. Always done with complete calm and dedication to the highest good. This 'thoughtform' of his fulfilled life  has the potential to disarm potential aggressors who will sense that in the dreamworld their nasty plans cannot be fulfilled and they therefore back off.


DEEPER SHADOW WORK

Some of us may then feel called to deeper work of protection, which can only be done if:

•    We are psychologically stable.
•    Our nervous systems are vital and strong.
•    We are totally connected to and soaking in the benevolence of the divine.
•    We have a quiet sense of courage and the willing, when appropriate, to self-sacrifice.

This more profound work starts with an understanding of the complexity and interdependence of humanity's collective karma.

Some months ago I wrote about the troubles I had as a parent with my teenage son's difficult attitude. I was always blaming him until one day I went over the top with anger and frustration. It was in that moment of highly charged emotion that I had to take responsibility for my own feelings. Suddenly I saw how I was implicated in his teenage problems. I had a past life memory of being a smug priest blessing young men as they marched off to war.

My own violence — my own karma — was now returning to me via my son.

In some way or another — if we accept the logic of ancestors and a collective human history — we are all in some way connected to all that is good and all that is bad. So when we are protecting Barack or our own loved ones, we are protecting them from aggressors whose violent attitudes might possibly be our own responsibility. Who knows what we or our ancestors did in the past or whom we harmed? As John Bradford said in 1555 as he watched a man being taken to his execution, 'There, but for the grace of God, go I.'

So it is possible to tune into these potential aggressors and assassins, apologise for our own part in creating their violence, and wish them healing and forgiveness.

Even more courageously, recognising our interdependence and the blessings of grace, we can offer to absorb and redeem their pain and violence. As an act of service, we can practice the classic healing meditation of breathing in their negativity, absorbing and transforming it, and breathing out a blessing towards them.

If you have never done a meditation like this before then try the technique just for a few seconds at a time, backing off immediately you feel any sensations of anxiety. In this way you can gradually acclimatise yourself to this profound work of service. But — this is a serious health and safety warning — do not attempt this kind of deep healing work unless you are one hundred per cent psychologically stable, strong and connected to the love of God, because otherwise it might emotionally disturb you. Rest calm in the awareness that there are others called and able to practice this alchemy, this transmutation of tarnished stuff into gold.

So let us hold Barack and all our loved ones in our hearts, grateful for the protection of angels and spirits. Let us hold too a clear vision and sense of them living long, fulfilled and happy lives. And let us also extend that blessing to all beings.

I wish you all my love for a Blessed New Year.

William


www.williambloom.com

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