We’re at the Winter Solstice now, the time of the greatest darkness on earth, so if we want a little more light, we’re going to have to make it ourselves. It’s no surprise that this season has the most candle festivals known to man – it’s an outer representation of the inner call to find the light within.
This time of year is meant to remind us of our true selves, of the light and compassion that lies within us. We’re at a time of year when it’s more important than ever to remember our divinity as well as our humanity. Darker times and colder days help us to draw within and consider the truth of who we are. Slowing down helps us to return to our natural rhythms and to know what’s important to us when busy-ness falls away. We remember the soul of us, not just what we have become.
Victoria Moran, writing in Lit From Within, says that the first step to bringing out your inner beauty is to “Have only one goal for your physical self: that it be an accurate representation of your spiritual self … When you are committed to showing the world who you really are, you will start to play up what makes you special … If you celebrate your differentness, the world will, too. It believes exactly what you tell it – through the words you use to describe yourself, the actions you take to care for yourself, and the choices you make to express yourself. Tell the world that you are a one-of-a-kind creation who came here to experience wonder and to spread joy. Expect to be accommodated.”
This Christmas, remember that you are a soul with purpose – and that is exactly the right order of things. First take your inspiration from within and then take action to live your purpose. A soulful life is one where you can remember that you are a divine being, yet have compassion for your humanity. When you become relaxed with yourself exactly as you are, it’s easy to extend the same compassion to others.
To remind you of the spark of divinity within you, here’s a dialogue between Michael Beckwith and Ricky Byers Beckwith on the nature of soul and what it is to ‘have soul’.
Take a few moments this week to ponder on what your soul purpose might be and what it’s crying out for right now. Use this time of retreat from the busy-ness of the world to reconnect with what’s truly the driving force in your life.
Have a fabulous and soulful Christmas!
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