Sat, 5 January 2008 I am eager to know over the next few days or weeks, what your Epiphany experience was. There will be an energetic adjustment. We have had this wonderful time of working together. We have formed a worldwide community of daily activity. Now that changes. You may feel a bit lost without a new message every day. I know I will feel a loss (and a relief) at not having to write a message everyday. I have loved working with all of you. A number of mornings during Inner Christmas, I woke without any idea what I would be writing but I knew the inspiration would come. This has been the first year with a blog. I am so grateful for your postings. Let's stay connected throughout the year. Warm blessing and joyful epiphanies to you all, Lynn Category: The Twelve Holy Nights -- posted at: 10:06 PM Comments[10] |
Dear Friends,
I wanted to check back in and let you know that I am still at it. Because I was away on retreat at the beginning, I am behind, but have now completed Night Eight. So I am not THAT far behind. Some of the daily messages have, as we Quakers say *spoken to my condition.* Some have not especially resonated for me. But I am keeping going and have gained some good insights from the journaling, even about the topics that I have resisted.
Thanks to Lynn for the work she has put into this project. I have appreciated the chance to be part of this community.
Peace and blessings in this new year. Rachel
I wanted to check back in and let you know that I am still at it. Because I was away on retreat at the beginning, I am behind, but have now completed Night Eight. So I am not THAT far behind. Some of the daily messages have, as we Quakers say *spoken to my condition.* Some have not especially resonated for me. But I am keeping going and have gained some good insights from the journaling, even about the topics that I have resisted.
Thanks to Lynn for the work she has put into this project. I have appreciated the chance to be part of this community.
Peace and blessings in this new year. Rachel
This discussion of the final polarities of passion and compassion seem to resonate the most for me. Someone who lives a life without passion certainly has my compassion, as trite as that may sound. I focus consistently on being involved in those aspects of my life that I am most passionate about. There are times when that is a challenge, but it seems of utmost importance. And since those passions do involve others, it brings about feelings of compassion for those individuals. Things balance out somehow so that my life is blessed by both emotions much of the time.
Thank for the opportunity to read your writings each day, and also to enjoy the comments of all. May each of you have a wonderful, joyous 2008.
Thank for the opportunity to read your writings each day, and also to enjoy the comments of all. May each of you have a wonderful, joyous 2008.
My Epiphany~
A Cherokee Lesson: Two wolves
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.
"One is evil -- he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
"The other is good -- he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.
"This same fight is going on inside you -- and inside every other person, too."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather,
"Which wolf will win?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
If there is someone in your heart and mind who needs
healing or help of any kind, think of this dear one
now as you meditate on the following ideas:
· I surround you with thoughts of love.
· I see you strong, because God is your strength.
· I see you whole, because God is the life of your body.
· I see you unafraid, because God fills you with faith
and courage.
· I see you free from doubt and discouragement, serene and
steady, because the light of Spirit glows within you.
· I see you invincible, unconquerable, because you are first,
a
spiritual being, a child of the Most High.
· I see you as God sees you.
· I know that the healing power of God is mightily active in
you.
· Every time I think of you, I give thanks that God’s perfect
work is being done in you, for you, and through you, as you.
Make It a Great 2008!
Your Friend,Dee
A Cherokee Lesson: Two wolves
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.
"One is evil -- he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
"The other is good -- he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.
"This same fight is going on inside you -- and inside every other person, too."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather,
"Which wolf will win?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
If there is someone in your heart and mind who needs
healing or help of any kind, think of this dear one
now as you meditate on the following ideas:
· I surround you with thoughts of love.
· I see you strong, because God is your strength.
· I see you whole, because God is the life of your body.
· I see you unafraid, because God fills you with faith
and courage.
· I see you free from doubt and discouragement, serene and
steady, because the light of Spirit glows within you.
· I see you invincible, unconquerable, because you are first,
a
spiritual being, a child of the Most High.
· I see you as God sees you.
· I know that the healing power of God is mightily active in
you.
· Every time I think of you, I give thanks that God’s perfect
work is being done in you, for you, and through you, as you.
Make It a Great 2008!
Your Friend,Dee
I too have copied all twelve nights and will revisit on occasion due to the spiritual cleansing I received through reading each polarity. There is an extreme richness to life when we engage our minds to expanding our thoughts to all that surround us and to Lynn and the others, I thank you for this. I appreciate reading your thoughts and philosophies to living life. Take care and God Bless.
Hugs~
Hugs~
posted by: Christine on Sun, 1/6 10:30 AM EST
Dee
Thank you for taking the time to give us the gift of Cherokee Lesson.....Let's feed the goood
wolf!!!
Most of all thank you for the beautiful compassionte Prayer I will meditate on it for
Myself and others....Iam inspired to do an art calligraphy project with the words of that prayer.
Peace and Blessings
Nancy
Thank you for taking the time to give us the gift of Cherokee Lesson.....Let's feed the goood
wolf!!!
Most of all thank you for the beautiful compassionte Prayer I will meditate on it for
Myself and others....Iam inspired to do an art calligraphy project with the words of that prayer.
Peace and Blessings
Nancy
Dear Lynn and all who joined in this Mystical experience over the Twlve Holy Nights, I did send you an email this morning to thank you but am now uncertain whether the email arrived 'at your desk'. I may have done something 'wrong', will try this one just to check whether it works. If it does, I\\\'ll try again with the thoughts that I wrote this morning. Blessings, Josie
posted by: Josie Scholman on Sun, 1/6 12:25 PM EST
Dear Lynn and all who joined in this mystical Twelve Holy Nights experience,
I want to thank you Lynn, the person who passed me on your Inner Christmas website and all those who shared their Inner Christmas Experience so far.
I too have printed out the pages and blog-comments and printing my last page today it came to 44, the year I am born!
Today, January 6th, is my mother's birthday. She passed away when I was a little girl. My father's birthday was on Christmas eve, he too has passed away. It comes as a renewed focus that both are the entry and exit gates of this time of dark and light.
Spending Christmas in bed was the best gift I could have received, it gave me the stillnes and solitude I needed so much and actually had asked for. So beware what one does ask for, you may get it! I just didn't know it would come in the form of a very sore back! But I was able to stay in touch with a global community, and that was an exceptional gift.
I intend to work with the polarities over the year and therefore wanted to have them in book form. I will return to the blog from time to time to read new entries. Thank you all and wishing you a Blessed and De-LIGHT-ful year, Josie
I want to thank you Lynn, the person who passed me on your Inner Christmas website and all those who shared their Inner Christmas Experience so far.
I too have printed out the pages and blog-comments and printing my last page today it came to 44, the year I am born!
Today, January 6th, is my mother's birthday. She passed away when I was a little girl. My father's birthday was on Christmas eve, he too has passed away. It comes as a renewed focus that both are the entry and exit gates of this time of dark and light.
Spending Christmas in bed was the best gift I could have received, it gave me the stillnes and solitude I needed so much and actually had asked for. So beware what one does ask for, you may get it! I just didn't know it would come in the form of a very sore back! But I was able to stay in touch with a global community, and that was an exceptional gift.
I intend to work with the polarities over the year and therefore wanted to have them in book form. I will return to the blog from time to time to read new entries. Thank you all and wishing you a Blessed and De-LIGHT-ful year, Josie
posted by: Josie (Scholman) on Sun, 1/6 12:26 PM EST
I really want to say thank you for this 12 holy nights. From what I could understand I grab it and ate it up. I must get me a dictionary because being here in Germany as a singer causes music to be a major part of my life.
I have copied most of them and will get the rest and when I get a dictionary will work through them again.
Thanks for the closing note that acknowledged rather I understood or not , agreed or not, my heart received it and for that reason I have been effected, healed, strenghtend and gain wisdom by such astonishing information. Thanks for being the teacher that we all needed to move into teh 31 year of new beginings.
May God richly bless you & if you ever come to Germany let me know. 011 49 6105 340176 ph. and you have my e-mail address. Love Vanda Guzman
I have copied most of them and will get the rest and when I get a dictionary will work through them again.
Thanks for the closing note that acknowledged rather I understood or not , agreed or not, my heart received it and for that reason I have been effected, healed, strenghtend and gain wisdom by such astonishing information. Thanks for being the teacher that we all needed to move into teh 31 year of new beginings.
May God richly bless you & if you ever come to Germany let me know. 011 49 6105 340176 ph. and you have my e-mail address. Love Vanda Guzman
posted by: Vanda Guzman on Sun, 1/6 02:57 PM EST
Thank you Lynn and all... this was such a rich time. The blog made such a difference for me, thank you so much Lynn for creating this space. I loved reading the comments and musings of others...
I wrote a haiku poem for this Epiphany day...
Lotus blossom blooms...
the rain and wind howl outside...
one ripple ignites...
Blessings to you all!
I wrote a haiku poem for this Epiphany day...
Lotus blossom blooms...
the rain and wind howl outside...
one ripple ignites...
Blessings to you all!
posted by: Lea on Sun, 1/6 10:34 PM EST
Dear Lynn and all the Inner Christmas participants!
I want to thank you again for having this wonderful time! It has been great and important to me. And I want to share my epiphany with you. On the day of the twelfth night I was away from home, so in the morning I printed the last mail and took it with me, also looking forward to the mentioned epiphany-mail for the sunday. I stayed with my son (3,5) at a friends house in the middle of the woods, and at sunday we went outside for a short walk. I walked up a hill, turned round, and looked back at my son, my friend, the dog and the sun. Looking at the beautiful landscape, I stood there, and all of a sudden I felt a tremendous feeling of luck and joy at the same time, it was so sudden, and so complete. I mean, I felt good already but this was so glorious, I never experienced something like it before! Right now I can recall the moment, but not the feeling of superjoy. I know at that moment I was in touch with "me" in pure form. It slowly faded away and still gives me strenght today. It was only in the evening that I realized it was on the day of Epiphany, no coincidence to me! I'm sure the inner work had everything to do with my experience. Thank you Lynn, and thank you everybody for the possibility to share!
Love! Warmth! Joy!
Ellen
I want to thank you again for having this wonderful time! It has been great and important to me. And I want to share my epiphany with you. On the day of the twelfth night I was away from home, so in the morning I printed the last mail and took it with me, also looking forward to the mentioned epiphany-mail for the sunday. I stayed with my son (3,5) at a friends house in the middle of the woods, and at sunday we went outside for a short walk. I walked up a hill, turned round, and looked back at my son, my friend, the dog and the sun. Looking at the beautiful landscape, I stood there, and all of a sudden I felt a tremendous feeling of luck and joy at the same time, it was so sudden, and so complete. I mean, I felt good already but this was so glorious, I never experienced something like it before! Right now I can recall the moment, but not the feeling of superjoy. I know at that moment I was in touch with "me" in pure form. It slowly faded away and still gives me strenght today. It was only in the evening that I realized it was on the day of Epiphany, no coincidence to me! I'm sure the inner work had everything to do with my experience. Thank you Lynn, and thank you everybody for the possibility to share!
Love! Warmth! Joy!
Ellen
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