Volume 12, Issue 12 | December 2023

Hi!

I trust this finds you at peace. It is the season when we tend to pay more attention to peace, light, love, and joy. I'm hanging on to them in what globally (particularly) has been a most troublesome year.

This last month of the year is especially a time of reflection...about where Life has taken us, what is up ahead.

This December includes an additional ending for me: my 18-month work contract concludes 12/29. Also, it will be the first time in about four years that I do not have another contract lined up—that means "time off" (and being on my own schedule) for a little while, although looking for a job is a full-time job!

Of course, endings mean beginnings too, which I'm excited about. I am ready for change, a big one, a healthy, "positive," uplifting one. [I want to be clear with the Universe that I'm not seeking a catastrophic event to put change into motion—like one did for some dear friends last month as they were on their way to spend time with family for the Thanksgiving holiday].

So here's wishing you, myself, everyone, a harmonious holiday season, and a 2024 filled with positive change for one and all.

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"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is a Christmas song released in 1971 as a single by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir.

Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, all of these, or none of these, this song goes beyond any holiday. Learn more about the song.

Be sure to truly take in the closing lyrics "War is over now, if you want it. War is over now." It's up to you and me, being at peace in our inner life—but only if we want it.

And, only then will we see it in the outer world.

Happy Hanukkah, Happy Winter Solstice, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, and a very Happy New Year!

Blessings,

Spirituality

Rest, Wisdom, and Hope

Inspiration and Contemplation

Christmas in Your Heart

People Making a Difference

Holiday Kindness and Goodness

For some heartwarming stories about the thoughtfulness, kindness, and goodness of people that still abounds in these challenging times, treat yourself to reading the following inspiring, uplifting stories.

• He struggled when his kids’ mom died. Then boxes began appearing at his door

• "Snowmen bring joy": Wyoming woman creates hundreds of personalized snowmen for town



• FedEx Delivers 300,000 Free Christmas Trees to Military Families With Annual Trees for Troops Program

"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding."

—Albert Einstein

May 2024 see people coming together to understand one another, care for another, and living harmoniously in peace.

It's about time, don't 'ya think?!

Blessings,

Joyce S. Kaye, MSW

928.301.7292

joyce@thecomputerspirit.com

You, Me, and Spirit

I was a devout atheist until 33 years ago when I "came to believe" in a Power greater than myself. Thanks to hearing the novel idea (well, at least it was to me!) that one could choose their own concept of God—and name too (Spirit, The Great Mystery, All That Is, etc.)—and the workings of synchronicity, I embarked on a new way of thinking, a new way of living, a new way of being in the world and with others. It impacted all aspects of my life and relationships.

Since that time of commencing my conscious spiritual journey, I have endeavored to remember The Presence in all that is, all whom I meet, and all that I do—including working with clients in my own business, academia, and the corporate world. I strive to be of service and to nurture the human spirit in all environments.