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Oggetto: The Magick of Christmas Cards

A: " Kundalini Awakening "

Data: Martedì 8 dicembre 2009, 23:34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi All,

 

 

 

A pagan friend wrote this for another Forum. I loved it so much that I

thought I would pass it on to my friends in this group.

 

 

 

Happy Yuletide,

 

 

 

Blessings, Iona x

 

 

 

The Magic of Christmas Cards

 

By Bronwynn Forrest Torgerson

 

 

 

No holiday fruitcake for me, but please keep those Christmas cards coming! 

From the first Christmas card, commissioned by Sir Henry Cole in England in 1843

to remind friends of the need for charity to the poor, to the kaleidoscope of

boxed assortments in stores today, the Christmas card endures.  I am a die-hard

card sender, who believes that the price of a stamp is an inexpensive tool for

reconnection.  A friend in the distance can be remembered and brought closer.

An olive branch can be extended for the cost of a signature and a stamp.

 

 

 

In this `virtual' world we live in, pen and paper have become a vanishing art. 

E-cards save trees, postage and time.  Still, they will never replace the joy

of rediscovering a cherished Christmas card, stored in a box with the lights and

tinsel, and having your heart open up all over again to the words and the

closeness of a friend.

 

 

 

I propose a new custom this Yuletide.  We'll call it the Seven Christmas Cards,

one for each day of the week.  After you have sent out your greetings to family

and friends, hold seven cards and some stamps aside. Choose a special Holiday

candle in a fragrance you enjoy and light it for a few minutes this week as you

choose a card to send and ask for guidance as to where it should go.

 

 

 

On Sunday, consider those who in some way have made your everyday world a better

place.  This may include the TV anchorman whose truth and humor you admire, the

preschool teacher who opened up early when you had a meeting at work, or the

receptionist at your doctor's office who was gentle with you on that day you

were so upset.  Jot a few words and sign your name.  While worthiness never

seeks a reward, by acknowledging it, it continues to spread and to grow.  Honor

goodness today. As you pop the card in the mail, say, " May this wish be well

received.  Blessed Be. "

 

 

 

On Monday, remember that Solstice is a festival of Light.  Think of those whose

words have made you go `ah-ah', and choose one to receive your card.  This

might be a teacher or the editor of your favorite magazine.  It could just as

easily be your nephew who visited during college break and who astonished you

with his hopes and dreams and perceptions of the world. What a wonderful thing

is light! Let us shine for one another. As you mail this card, say softly, " May

Light return to the world.  Blessed Be. "

 

 

 

Tuesday's card goes to someone, perhaps long forgotten, who helped you become

who you are today.  This might be a coven-mate from many years ago or a

growing-up friend with whom you shared your secrets.   It might be a boss

from the days you waited tables to make ends meet, whose memory reminds you how

hard that job can be, and inclines you to leave good tips for conscientious

service.  As you mail this card, say, " Through knowing you, I became a better

me.  Thank you and Blessed Be. "

 

 

 

On Wednesday, choose a card and remember those far away. If you belong to an

organization which sends care packages to pagan soldiers, a note in a card can

say, " I appreciate what you are doing, and we at home are proud of you. " If

there is an international charity you support, tuck your check in a Christmas

card and touch someone in the distance.  Mail the card and say, " Thank you.  I

honor the work of your hands.  Blessed Be. "

 

 

 

On Thursday, celebrate someone who shares a common cause.  This might be the

person who has steadfastly organized the discussion group you belong to, made

the reservations and lined up interesting speakers.  It could just as easily be

the founder or chairperson of a social action endeavor you are passionately

involved with.  Wherever your passion and your presence lie, there should a

Christmas card go.  Mail the card and say, " My gratitude comes with this

greeting.  Thank you for inviting me to join you.  Blessed Be. "

 

 

 

Friday is all about forgiveness.  This is a tough one, and takes a few days of

building up towards it. Search your heart.  With wounds that still go deep,

this may not be the season that you can let go.  But such things run in

`layers'.  If an old offense has long ago lost its sting, it's time to pull

that splinter from your heart.  As you sign your name and pop this card in the

mail, you might say, " We're beyond that now.  Let's move on. "

 

 

 

On Saturday, give a greeting card to a stranger.  Purchase a $5 gift card, for

Starbucks, Subway or any other good but inexpensive place.  Place it inside the

card, and instead of signing your name, simply write, `Merry Christmas'.  Take

it with you as you go about your day.  Offer it when you feel that inner

nudge.  The Gods go often in the stranger's guise.  A harried cashier may

smile.  The man at the bus stop might buy supper. You will never know, but the

Yuletide will burn brighter in your heart.

 

 

 

In this Season of Miracles, let us Seek the Light, Share the Light, Shine the

Light and Become the Light.  Blessed Be.