Awaken To The Light
The peace we pray for in our world, the love we hope for, the healing we yearn for, and the joy we welcome are natural expressions of spiritual awakening. What the world needs is this awakening. Let us pray for it today and believe in our hearts that it is possible now.
~ Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian (from her book The Path of Wonder: A Meditator's Guide to Advent)
Yogacharya continues by saying "Embrace the idea that spiritual enlightenment is your inevitable destiny. Know that you are already enlightened at the core of your being, a pure expression of the one divine life of God. Identify Self- and God-realization as your life's purpose and goal. Consider any changes that you want to make to arrange conditions in your life to support that goal. Decide which change should be the first step. Make a plan and begin it today. Walk faithfully toward your goal."
As we celebrate the coming of the light this week may we remember that we are that divine light expressing through these precious bodies that we have been given. May we know the joy and peace in that realization and live from that divine knowing. This is our life purpose. What is your plan for your first step toward this realization?