It’s that time again.
The time of year when people incline their hearts and minds towards not only family gatherings, convivial company and the giving of gifts, but to change for the better, peace on earth, and goodwill towards all men. Whatever your nationality or form of belief at this time, a common theme seems to be Light. Hannukah, Diwali, the Winter Solstice and Christmas* all embrace light as a symbol, for example.
So I leave you with a little light of my own. This year, my Christmas decorations have consisted almost exclusively of lights. Perhaps my subconscious mind is telling me that all men need a light to show them the way.
Be the light.
Peace.
*If this is your personal belief, I give you Isaiah 60:3
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Amen
We got an involuntary reminder of light’s power here in storm-whipped Ohio when we spent half a day without electricity. Then our furnace suffered some injury, leaving the house at a steady 52 degrees fahrenheit. This morning, all fixed, and our very modest Christmas lights shine.
Then I should also wish you health and safety!
As one small candle to another, peace be with you, and all good wishes for the coming year ๐
It’s my daily prayer; to be a light in the world. We need more and I’m wishing more of it to you and yours. Happy Christmas, Kate. I don’t know how you did that on the quilt, but I love it.
I sewed on little ball ornaments and yoyos, and then I arranged a long very thin wire with tiny grain-sized LED bulbs powered by a battery pack. The lights come off and the tree quilt can be rolled up and put away. Have a great Christmas, dear friend.
Your creativity knows no limits. ๐ Hugs.
Wishing you light, love, health, happiness and oodles of crafty goodness. โค
Thank you! I look forward to many doses of your unique brand of creativity next year!
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Amen
Have a good Christmas, and my best wishes for the New Year.
And the same wishes to you!
Your post was so beautiful and en-lightening ๐
Ooooh, I saw what you did there!
Thank you. I love your little tree and I bask in your light when mine is dim. I hope you have a joy-filled holiday season. ๐
That’s a very kind thing to say, I hope your Christmas is healthy, peaceful and satisfying, and you spend it with the ones you love in a spirit of appreciation!
Merry Christmas my Friend. You are a light of inspiration to all of us!
Awww, get along with you. Have a super day, my friend, and many good wishes for the coming year.
Thank you My Friend! Thank you!
Wishing you and yours all the joys of the Season and a safe, peaceful, love-filled 2023.
And the same to you, with special greetings from Mouse-dog, who says he knows he’d get MUCH better treats today if you were around. No gratitude, that dog.
You speak. The Universe listens… We noted earlier today as we walked along Swimming Creek beach how beautiful the light was.
I’m looking forward to sharing the experience in about a month’s time! Mouse is looking forward to it too, I think, especially the chance to stretch his legs a bit.
Oh yes to that. Happy Christmas.
And to you and your lovely family ๐๐
AMEN ๐
Hope you had a lovely Christmas, and Shinee hopes Mouse received lots of lovely edible gifts!
Hello Miss Steph and Miss Shinee! We had a lovely Christmas, the Staff worked hard and I had, ahem, rather too many snacks for my own good, apparently. I am particularly enjoying the (rather stingy) snippets of Christmas ham (too much salt is Not Good for you, Boss – Mum)
Dear Kate I hope you and your family, and ofcourse Mr Mouse had a great Christmas. I also want to wish you all a happy, creative and healty 2023.Lots of cuddles for Mr Mouse from Pipa and Ozzy.
Thank you so much, and the same to your, your family and the doggos.
Just came across your blog from the Quilted Snail blog. Amen to what you said. I hope and pray everyone has a blessed and healthful 2023.
Forgot to mention that I like your eco-friendly Christmas tree.
Thanks! I can’t think why it didn’t occur to me sooner, but it’s so much quicker and cleaner!
Thank you, and welcome to Chiconia!