The time will come when, with elation,

you will greet yourself arriving at your own door,

in your own mirror,

and each with a smile at the other's welcome,

and say, sit here.

Eat.

You will love again the stranger who was yourself.

Give wine. Give bread.

Give back your heart to itself, to the stranger

who has loved you all your life, whom you ignored for another,

who knows you by heart.

Take down the love letters from the bookshelf,

the photographs, the desperate notes,

peel your own image from the mirror.

Sit.

Feast on your life.”

Derek Walcott - Love After Love.

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Let's focus this week on your Inner Gifts.

You know, the ones that come to you

easily, joyfully.

Maybe it's your generosity in warm and loving smiles,

a compassionate ear,

a sturdy shoulder,

your complete and utter presence,

a compassionate hug...

it's

the part of you that is so intricately woven with

the universe that requires no effort at all.

And, if you've forgotten those gifts,

it's okay.

We all have moments where we've put aside

or even hidden our true self-

For whatever your reasons may have been,

it's time to re-connect and re-claim.

Last week, I wrote "The Gathering";

(if you missed it, you can find it HERE)

In that artiicle, I encouraged you to gather up all the neglected

parts of yourself and welcome them

back into your self.

This week is all about

digging deeper into the

gold of your Inner Gifts

and letting them re-kindle the flame

of your inner light.

(try it and watch what happens)

The Month of December is always a time of

reflection and connection;

and it's imperative to look

through the lens of Joy.

(even if it feels impossible)

Joy can be found in the tiniest moments.

~the bright red cardinal against the green tree

~watching a child open a gift

~the smell of holiday treats

And, if you're struggling this month

(as I know some of you are)

Please take an extra moment

to give an internal high five

to the self.

And, give your heart back to itself.

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Journal Prompts:

✔What are some of your inner gifts?

✔Who do you admire and why?

✔What makes you feel joyful inside?

Live simply, love deeply and revel in the music of your soul.

😎😎😎

Wishing you a magical week filled

with Power, Peace, Presence and Purpose

And,

Let's reclaim JOY together!

love, cathie

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