As I sit here, admiring the Christmas tree adorned with ornaments and lights twinkling like a multitude of stars, I feel the same spirit of Christmas I felt as a child, complete with all the magic that it held. Is it the beauty of this tree? The gifts beneath it that were wrapped with such care, preening in shiny ribbons and bows? Where does the “Magic” stem from?

I’ve reflected about this often over the years. I’ve come to realize that as beautiful as all of the season’s trimmings are, the magic of Christmas, at its root, is simply…LOVE. Love in all its glorious forms is what I feel in abundance at this time of year. When I experience a joyous Christmas Spirit, it’s because I have entered the realm of “Love-Awareness.” It’s living each day in this Spirit of Love… for family, friends, and for everyone I meet; yes, even for myself. The decorations and music create a warm ambiance that serves as a reminder of this Season of Love.

Many years ago I wondered…’What if I could carry this awareness with me throughout the year? Would it make a difference??’ From that desire was born a new daily ritual that my family has gotten used to. I now listen to my Christmas meditation music all year round. It plays in the background as I start each day. Its soothing instrumentals serve as a cue, of sorts, that coaxes me to a special place where I’m consciously aware of and present to Love. It reminds me to keep the Christmas Spirit in my heart, day in and day out, year in and year out. By incorporating this small but important ritual, I am so much more aware of giving and receiving love on a daily basis. It is the Hope, Joy, Peace and mostly, Love– hallmarks of this season’s magic–that I wish to have firmly ensconced in my heart all year round.

Merry Christmas!

~Zanne

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