Greetings dear friends,
"And" seems to be the word of this Holy-day season for me. Grief for old traditions lost and joy in new traditions found. Irritation from zoom fatigue and gratitude for online connections. Peace from fewer activites and aching over separation from those I love. I am trying to give myself permission to feel all the feels and I encourage you to do the same.
Remember that amidst it all - whether you are feeling gracious or grumpy - you are still God's beloved. In fact, you are so very beloved that God came to earth in human form just to be with you. Emmanuel, God with us, is born. A blessed and Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
To help you remember this precious gift of belovedness, I offer you this little 33-minute video (see below) as an invitation to pause for a moment, color, pray and let God's love wash over you.
"Color Your Christmas" includes a short story, candle lighting, prayer, quiet music and contemplative coloring. All you need are colored pencils and a copy of the Christmas Day mandala. You can find the mandala in my book Mandalas, Candles and Prayer or you can download and print a free copy of the mandala here.
