Celebrate the beauty of who you are

During Mass last night, I could barely keep up with the homily that Priest shared. One my mind was on the dinner in the oven: would it burn, or become as dry as the Sahara? Two, I was certain I had left a candle lite in the dining room, and Three the sermon in French was going over my head like clouds in the winter sky. I sat there trying to be in the moment, trying to understand, but other thoughts were popping in my head... and that bothered me.

I knew if I prayed for those I love and care for, for those in need of prayer, I would be present to the circle of energy around me. I thought and prayed for those I knew... My family, my father, Daisy, Shelley... Somewhere while praying I heard the Priest's words clearly speak to me....

Participate in your divine Presence.

From that moment on I have thought of nothing else. To be our divine self is the greatest gift we can be and give to one another. To be present to our divine being, that which is holy, which uniquely connects us to one another. To put our divine presence in front of us, to let it guide us.

Thank you for the gift of your beautiful self in my life!

Merriest Christmas.

Comments

[Jeanne]

Merry Christmas Darling.
I love all you share.
I love you
May God bless us well in 2009 and always.
Love Jeanne ^j^

[Mim]

Beautiful! Just beautiful.
And Merry Christmas to you too.
Mim

[Ruth]

Joyeux Noel Corey - to you and your family. And thank you!

[tut-tut]

What an inspiration you are! Merry Christmas, Corey.

[Gracie]

I don't know if my self is so beautiful, but I'm glad I found your blog of sharing thoughts. Merry Christmas to all of you.

[Vicki]

And thank you Corey for sharing your beautiful self in my life!!!!

[shannon in oregon]

much love this holiday season.

[Marilyn]

What lovely words. Thanks for all you share with us each and every day. You are the best. Best wishes to you and family. Love, Marilyn

[Isabel ~ Maison Douce]

Joyeux Noel... Feliz Natal... Merry Christmas!!
Isabel

[Terri]

Merry Christmas and God's blessings in the new year!

[Jeannie]

Wishing you the merriest of Christmas' and a joyous New Year. Thank you for the beautiful words today and everyday. Cheers.

[carole]

Hi Corey:
Coming into one with the universe is the ultimate Joy/Offering/Gift we can give and receive.
Buddha said: "You can explore the universe looking for somebody who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and you will not find that person anywhere."
Thank you in the form of sharing your "self"
Peace
carole

[carol]

And thank you too, Corey!

You must tell your parish Priest how his homily has touched your readers around the world on this Holy Day.

[Shelley Noble]

Glorious. Much love.

[Elaine L.]

Merry Christmas to you Dear Corey and Your Wonderful French Family.

Your beautiful words are your Christmas gift to me.

~elaine~

[JulieKP]

Thank you for that wonderful thought. Thank you for all the beauty that you bring us every day. It is a wonderful Christmas present that we get all year long. I hope that you and your family have many blessings this new year.

[lila]

How wonderful! And just what I need to hear in this hectic time of holiday emotions!
God Bless you, dear Corey!

[Elaine]

Corey, I needed your words so much today. Thank you for allowing me to share part of my life with you. You are a divine being and bring so much into my life.

[Denise]

Thankyou. Merriest of Christmas to you and your family as well.
I have enjoyed your blog all year. Perhaps longer, just didn't keep track...

Sincerely, God bless you and your family.

Denise

[qualcosa di bello]

the next time i am perplexed by italian "...going over my head like clouds in the winter sky," i will remember the beautiful way you describe this phenomenon.

buon natale a te!!

[Judith Taylor]

Thankyou, Corey, for bringing us those words, and your interpretation of them, which remind us of what is important. I have found them comforting and revalidating, at a time of life when I sometimes feel without purpose or usefulness. I shall take them with me into the year to come, marvelling as always at the wonders of life, people, the internet, and the connections with others which support and encourage us.

[Suzanne]

Beautiful thought Corey.

I've been thinking on that line as well. Being divine withing us is a (the) major Grace.

Love*

[My Melange]

Merry Christmas Corey!

[Lori Witzel]

Wow. Your post just knocked my socks off -- and the socks needed that!

:-)

Merry merry happy happy to you and all your dear ones, and thanks for shedding light in the middle of the winter darkness.

[susanna]

Merry Christmas, Corey!

[karen eileen]

Your blog is always like a cool drink on a warm day.....I love your "present" thinking. I think of being present whenever I am picking apples or fruit at teh store. Years ago a friend of mine told me a story of how women in the marketplace in China took their time in examing each and every piece of fruit they put in their basket, and how we in America buy them in bulk bags.....it's paying attention to the details of what we are doing that make life full......
Happy New Year and blessing to you and yours,

KAREN EILEEN

[Bre]

I've really enjoyed reading your posts. You have a beautiful blog ......but I was truly touched by your Priest's words:

"participate in your divine presence"

How beautiful is that ? Five words, yet so meaningful.

And what a lovely message to pass on.

Thank you !

Cheers
Bre