It's a new year, and yet within each one of us we know that new beginnings have already begun. We may not be clear about what are as we continue to define and redefine ourselves... but despite what seems like uncertainty we are in the midst of something quite magnanimous...  the expansion of our hearts!    

     Imagine yourself standing in the center of a massive cathedral with high ceilings, stained glass windows and huge columns.  Just stand there and be in your beingness...  experience the enormity of this physical space.  Now turn in any direction so you can savor the breathtaking beauty of this pristine structure. See a rainbow light suddenly begin to stream through the windows, through the many doors and passageways.  The cathedral is now filled with this radiant light.  With your eyes affixed on this light you watch as it begins to swirl around you and envelope you with its warm radiance. It feels like an energetic embrace. You're so deeply touched you close your eyes so you can go even deeper.  Now you feel a warm gentle breeze kissing your face and whispering through your hair.  You feel a sense of peace, wonder and bliss filling you completely. Your heart is expanding and something feels so familiar; it is Love swelling within your heart!.  The sound of a distant voice is coming into your awareness now-- it's calling your name, and very clearly you hear, "I love you."  You've heard this voice before. The voice repeats, "I love you, I love all that you are , and all that you have ever been."  Stunned, you open your eyes. You are no longer in the cathedral. Instead, you behold a magnificent reflection of yourself in the rainbow light.  There are gold and white sparkles in the light now, and to your amazement this radiant light is emanating from within you. It's everywhere. As you gaze in wonder, you can hear the sound of an angelic chorus.  In an instant you feel your entire being expand as you realize this sound is coming from your very own heart.  You're overcome with JOY to know that you are the Light, the love, the color, the sound, the peace, the energy...  and so much more!     

     Embrace your sacred inner soul to behold the radiant light of your own divine essence. In love and in light we are all one.  On the physical plane we are reflections of each other.  Be love, so love will reflect back to you.  Shine your light and illuminate the way for yourself and others.  

    As love continues to expand your heart you become more of your authentic self.  Be empowered by your ability to simply say "No" to all that does not serve you.  Seek a direct way of living that supports a path of thriving rather than surviving.  If some aspect of a person doesn't resonate with you, let it be ok....  you don't have to negate the entire person because of that one aspect. Consider their light.... it may be present in your life as a catalyst for your growth, or it may be there to show you just how much you've grown.  Embrace the light... then send your light to wherever it's needed and keep moving forward Riding the High Side as best you can. With each challenge, the heart grows stronger until eventually we can fully participate in the rhythms of life with ease and grace.  It really is safe to be who we are--, divine beings, manifestors, co-creators with God.   

                                      ~ Don DiBenedetto  

With the opening of the New Year, all the closed portals of limitations will be thrown open and you shall move through them to vaster fields, where your worthwhile dreams of life will be fulfilled.

                                     ~ Paramahansa Yogananda

Now is never "about to happen."  Now never leaves.  It is always here.  Like a clear canvas, it awaits our painting.

                                    ~ Rabbi Joseph Gelberman

       

  We are the Infinite Light of OneLOVE!
Rev Barbara
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