The Spirit of the Holidays

[Richard Dumas]

Once a year, mankind approaches the unity of Spirit. We don't quite get there, but we have a glimpse of the oneness of mankind. Our souls are uplifted, we see the joy and love in others; we feel the bonds between us. There are smiles on the street and we drop dollars in the kettles where Santas are ringing their bells.

Once a year, Spirit gives us another chance to remember that we are Spirit. Despite 'Black Friday' and the commercialism Spirit prevails and our hearts are opened ever so slightly to reveal to us the Christ Consciousness.

Take notice mankind and feel! These are the vibrations of GOD; THE ALL; THE SOURCE!! The gift doesn’t have to come but once a year. If we open our hearts, this gift of Spirit can remain with us. The Spirit of Christmas is the “Gift that keeps on Giving”.

If we can maintain these vibrations we will have internal peace. If we all have internal peace we will have world peace.

May Peace be with you!
Richard Dumas

[ShaamAnsu]

Gary said: If there is only found one that one is worth saving the whole Earth, if there is only one among us then we will all be safe, and yet I know there are more than one, I am not alone, not for my sake alone do I take my stand, but for all of the other people who are or will suffer if I don't stand up and put my best foot forward.

Still, that one is not innocent..if the one can make choices for himself..as in having a mind mature enough to make choices, or one afflicted with a condition which prevents making choices.

Innocence has nothing to do with 'taking a stand' for all the other people who are or will suffer. We all need to put our "best foot forward"..to be leaders and teach by example. And, in that...you are not alone, there are many of us who try to do that very thing every day.

This is my gift to all of the innocent people and I believe there are many.

I will know them as their names are written in the book of life, indeed that is so true.

Yes, those of us who try to lead by good example do recognize each other...for we recognize the resonance identifier of the same spirit of living by example. But, we need to remember that without learning some lessons in life..and learning to make the choices that provided us with the means to connect to the earth and universal energies..have allowed us to grow. It does not make us 'innocent'. It makes us experienced in the lessons of Life.

In defense of humanity there are many that have chosen to turn from wicked ways and desires. I know there is more than one.

Indeed there are, and I have commented on that above.

It gives me great pride to be a member of the human race, and I have been honored with having the chance to learn some Life lessons and been led on my path..learning how to make the right choices so that I can work for the betterment of, not only mankind, but for the betterment of this planet on which we live.

[TheGreatWhiteBuffalo]

ShaamAnsu said:

Still, that one is not innocent..if the one can make choices for himself..as in having a mind mature enough to make choices, or one afflicted with a condition which prevents making choices.

Innocence has nothing to do with 'taking a stand' for all the other people who are or will suffer. We all need to put our "best foot forward"..to be leaders and teach by example. And, in that...you are not alone, there are many of us who try to do that very thing every day.

This is my gift to all of the innocent people and I believe there are many.

I will know them as their names are written in the book of life, indeed that is so true.

Yes, those of us who try to lead by good example do recognize each other...for we recognize the resonance identifier of the same spirit of living by example. But, we need to remember that without learning some lessons in life..and learning to make the choices that provided us with the means to connect to the earth and universal energies..have allowed us to grow. It does not make us 'innocent'. It makes us experienced in the lessons of Life.

We might be looking at innocence from two different perspectives, the innocence of a living being born and not yet mature is one definition because that innocence lacks experience. That is almost the same as being naive to which I used to be offended when I was called naive, but then I learned that being naive just meant that I didn't understand the workings of the world and the human condition that would abuse their power or inflict some harm as a means to manipulate and control using some devious form of undue influence to intentionally violate my sensibilities. To me I learned that this was an opportunity from which to grow and evolve. Yep, I'm naive, but I wasn't just born yesterday and from what I've recently learned, you better watch out, you better not shout, You better not cry (for no reason at all) I'm telling you why, Oh' come on, sing along you haven't forgotten the words already, have you? Now who is that guy coming to town? Hey' can we have somebody call up Elvis?

Well I guess in that definition I'm not at all that innocent, not any more...

But what about the other definition of innocent? What about the person that is not guilty of any sin? How can a person be sin free? I'm sure that you know the answer to that... It is so simple, we learn the path in many different religious courses or teachings of our fathers and mothers and of their fathers and mothers. A good parent teaches the children to be responsible to be honest to follow through when the make a mistake the children learn how to fix that mistake by watching the example of the parent or parents. If one parent has control of the children and that parent doesn't follow the teachings that I've just outlined it might explain a lot about the children and their behaviors, where there are parents in conflict because one is not setting a good moral and or ethical example for the children to follow. If you have a person that is a problem for society I would suggest that you look at the role models the parents and leading figures that the problem person has to lead by example or emulate. You might find the source just one step or generation away... Maybe two depending on the extended family and their involvement, a bad apple could be found in any bunch and is why we should always look for the signs and knowing what to look for takes experience. So if you know how to repent and if you live a life to the best of your abilities are you not living an innocent life? A life designed not to cause harm to others? Innocent = Not criminal/Not guilty.

I believe that I have known several innocent people in my life, truly amazing people they remind of what is described as Angels... An angel comes to the rescue, an innocent person comes to the rescue. It would be a sin to have an innocent person accused of a crime that they never committed. We should never live to see the day that innocent people are being put into jail for the crimes that other people have committed. Now I'm not saying that mistakes can not happen, but if we find out that a mistake has occurred we should make every effort to right or correct the wrong committed and put into place safety measures to make sure that same mistake doesn't happen again.

Are we agreed?

[TheGreatWhiteBuffalo]

Happy New Year,

Seven, Eight, Nine, it is copyright time,

We are all hoping that this New Year of 2009 is going to be just fine,

I wish all our friends, you and yours, Peace and Blessings,

Sincerely,

Gary

[nwaekempi]

I AM HUMBLE BY YOUR CONTRIBUTION . IT IS ALL ABOUT THE SPIRIT OF REST IN GOOD SENSE OF HEBREW 3 AND 4 CHAPTERS STORY OF REST JUDGMENT.