just to share some thoughts I've had recently..
I was thinking that I didn't feel like celebrating Christmas in America was appropriate this year because of the war, the twisting of Jesus's message of love and all the rest.
I remembered some words from White Eagle. To paraphrase:
The manger can be seen as a symbol of the simple human heart.
In this humble setting one can make a place for the 'Christ Spirit' the spirit of love to be forever born and nurtured.
Anyway, that is the simple vision that came to me this morning.
Let that child-like spirit be welcomed. The spirit of love is the birthright of every soul. There may not be "room at the inn" but there is always a place in the heart for love and hope.
bright blessings, G_j

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