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A FEAST OF LIGHT
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A Feast of Light
by Marlaina Donato
Despite the whirlwind of our to-do and places-to-go lists, the wheel of the year turns once more, allowing us to close another chapter of our lives with grace. If we take a breath, we might notice December’s invitation to kick off our shoes, curl up in our favorite chair and drop down into our heart space.
Whether we light scented candles for ambience, drink cocoa while sitting around a bonfire or continue time-honored spiritual customs, welcoming the light can ignite hope when we need it most. By cultivating the inner sun, that place deep within us that blazes with resilience and plenty, we not only fortify ourselves, but everyone around us. Throughout the year, many of us invest in making healthychoices, but neglect soul sustenance. Swapping trivial distractions for more face-to-face conversations, answering someone’s forgotten email or bringing a homemade pot of soup to a neighbor that is busy packing for a move creates a feast of light during all seasons.
“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle,” wrote Gautama Buddha, and perhaps we would be astounded to see how far the smallest gesture can travel. Inviting a friend that has no family to a holiday dinner or out for coffee, spending more quality time with a child or buying a gift card for the receptionist at the dental office begets a chain reaction of small joys. When we fill our bellies with everyday magic, slow down to finish a cup of tea, turn off the news and notice the crescent moon nestled in the twilight, we become more inclined to feel blessed.
A few worthy inspirations to pass along: • Make it a spiritual offering to choose joy today • Close the year by letting go of a grievance or an outdated belief
• Tell someone how they bring light into your life • Share a favorite book that is inspiring • Acquire a new source of light—a lantern or salt lamp—for your favorite room
• Leave an uplifting quote on a loved one’s voicemail
Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.
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White Lotus Grace to Offer Embodying Transcendence Course
To celebrate the advent of the Bhagavad Gita, which took place more than 5,000 years ago this lunar month, White Lotus Grace, in Millbrook, is offering a four-part online Embodying Transcendence course from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on January 14, 21 and 28 and February 4.
“The online course will explore the modes of material nature that influence the soul within human experience,” explains studio owner Gigi Oppenheimer. “I will guide you through contemplative practices that heighten awareness of how each mode interacts with you and colors your life for better or for worse. The focus will then progress to the qualities of transcendence which Krishna highlights in the Gita, culminating in guided practices to support you toward transcending and experiencing what that feels like within you.”
Embodying Transcendence is among an Embodying Bhakti Collection of spiritual courses at White Lotus Grace, which feature meditative movement as a gentle but powerful means of integrating higher devotional consciousness.
Cost: $108 (includes a copy of the Bhagavad Gita). Location: White Lotus Grace, Millbrook, NY. For more information or to register (registration ends Dec. 31), call 845.677.3517, email whitelotusgrace@gmail.com or visit WhiteLotusGrace.com. See ad, page 40.
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