Imagery and Meditation on the Compassionate Heart

Whatever our religion or tradition might be, Christmas offers all of
us the opportunity to remember the birth of one man, Jesus of
Nazareth, who has taught us much about peace, tolerance, compassionate love and service.  Whatever our beliefs might be about the way Life works, and whomever our spiritual teachers might be, this is a wonderful time to take a minute to find the place within where All
Truths converge --- and do this:

Gently take your attention to your physical heart and imagine that it
is the stable, the humble and earthy barn where a birth is taking
place.  Imagine that an infant is just now being born, placed in a
manger .....and feel your awe about new life, awe about a newborn
baby.  Stay with this feeling awhile, the way you behold a newborn.
Allow yourself to really FEEL the wonder of it all.  Breathe deeply.
This new baby is bringing a spark of pure white Light into your heart,
Light so bright that any darkness within is dispelled.  Allow that
spark of holy Light to become a candle flame within your heart, the
eternal candle flame that it truly is.....and stay conscious of the
sacred fire there, in your chest, throughout the New Year ---
remembering and looking to that flame often.  The infant Jesus, for
me, is about birthing the capacity for compassion, the very best
quality of which you/we are capable.  And your heart is a precious
jewel within your chest, your earthy stable.  May you go there often
and love yourself  'til the cows come home.....and love the cows, all
the animals who represent our primitive, earthy instinctual energies.
Love the trio of wise men who reflect our visionary, intuitive
capacities. And love the rest of us humans, too, in the New Year!

Nancy Ging, LCSW,

Holistic  Psychotherapist, Marriage and Family Counselor
Hypnotherapist, Coach for Conscious Living