Reflection

Saturday, December 31, 2011

REFLECTION

I reflect on my past--what I have learned, and what I have created.

As this year ends and a new one begins, I reflect on the events of my past, the lessons learned and the wisdom gained. I see life from a different perspective today than I did a decade, a year or even a month ago. My circumstances have changed, and so have I.

I am continually honing my skills at living a life of purpose and meaning. I think before I speak, knowing my words have power. My actions are deliberate, hopeful and positive.

I reflect on my past and what I have created. As I move forward, I bring with me the best of what was, and I create the best from what is. Thoughtfully, prayerfully and purposefully, I am ready for a new beginning.

See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare. --Isaiah 42:9

Christmas Greetings from Swami Veda Bharati

My friend and teacher sent this greeting which I would like to share with you.

Dearest of Dear Luminous and Holy Souls,

‘Silent night, holy night’, Xmas hymn, means only the state of silence makes one holy; be made holy tonight through spiritual silence.

‘Happy Xmas’ means that Christ is born on Xmas night in the souls of those who are joyful. The Christ birth makes you further joyful.

Is it not interesting that the nativity of Christ and of Krishna, both are celebrated at midnight – the moment of total silence, equilibrium.

Is it not interesting that Christ is born in cattle shed or cave and Krishna in a prison. Both promise the world salvation through surrender.

Happy Chistmas. Be joyful from today because Christ is now born in the manger or cave of your heart.

Swami Veda Bharati

2011

Advent 2011, Your Journey to Christmas

If you would like a copy of the Advent booklet you can order a hard copy or download a pdf copy from Unity publishers here to read on your computer or print out.

http://www.unity.org/publications/free-materials/advent-2011-your-journey-christmas

Unity Teacher: You Cannot Tweak Your Way into Effectiveness

Unity Teacher: You Cannot Tweak Your Way into Effectiveness:


I have been guilty of trying to tweak something that needed a major overhaul. After a lot of effort and resources making minor adjustments here and there, I usually end up with slightly more effective and yet still unsatisfactory results. Yes there might be some change, even some forward progress, but not enough to make a difference.......Read More

As the year is ending what do you need to stop tweaking?