I’m sure you have all heard the story about a king that had two sons and he was trying to decide who would inherit the family throne. One day he told his two sons that they had 24 hours to fill the largest room of the castle with anything. Anything that would fill the room completely. Both sons went to town to try to find what would completely fill this large room. The first son brought back straw and jammed all the straw he could in this room. The father agreed that he had done a good job. The second son brought back a candle and filled the room with light. It filled every possible spot in that room. Guess who won. Yes the second son.

So many people are looking for a quick fix to peace and happiness. The only obstacle to everyone’s candle shining brightly (peace of heart) is fear. Fear of receiving and giving love. Where love is feared, there is always uncertainty, limitation and pain. Remembering that everything changes; thoughts, emotions, our body (yes that means wrinkles…) it gives us hope. By seeking love and peace outside ourselves we will weep each time another idol falls. Looking inward for moments each day, the power to light your heart with peace is all yours.

Christmas is celebrating LIFE. Celebrating your own life every day, beholding your body with love and respect as a vehicle that will help you accomplish your life goals. Christ did try to show us what unconditional love is all about.

Welcome the effects of love this Christmas. Host the gift of a Presence (LOVE), as you choose to extend it to others with a smile, a kind word.

Rejoice this Christmas and celebrate YOUR LIFE with others.

Merry Christmas!