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Christmas is a celebration of the birth of the great saint who's life and teachings have illuminated humanity for the past two millenia.

When we think of illumination we think of light which shines from external sources, and in the context of Christmas we think of the Evening Star which led the Three Wise Men to Jesus.

This story of the guiding light is a metaphor, for it is not an external light which guides us, but an inner light which shines brightly within each one of us. When our attention is turned inwards towards this source of illumination we discover our inner sanctum, our own secret, sacred place which is the source from which everything arises. In the deep silence of meditation on this inner light no words are necessary as the language of the heart is simply silence and love.

When the Three Wise Men left everything that was familiar to them and travelled in search of an unknown new beginning their countrymen thought they had lost their way, but the Three Wise Men knew, as do we, that when we have glimpsed the light there is no turning back from the path.
Those who have had near death experiences often speak of approaching a light and then drawing back. This inner illumination emerges when the individual personality with its baggage of ‘I’, ‘me’ and ‘my’ begins to fade and the recognition dawns that the same light shines in all human beings.
The wonderful secret is that this light never dims. Although the universe constantly changes, at its source is this shining illumination – the light of consciousness. Not far away, but very near. Turn your gaze inward, close your eyes and experience your own precious journey towards that light.

May your inner light shine brightly this new year and guide you towards lasting peace, healing and deep joy!