Happy Birthday! - Celebrating The Christ in Us

[Mina-Laura]

Beloved friends

With the 2008 Christmas approaching I was thinking that we should celebrate, the most beautiful present ever: the beauty in all of us. And this would not be possible if not for the love of Christ, in each and ALL of us.


"The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world." (John 1:9)

Here is a beautiful song for the occasion:

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=tLZAWtdFhio

Artist: Krauss Alison
Song: A Living Prayer
Album: Lonely Runs Both Ways

In this world I walk alone
With no place to call my home
But there's one who holds my hand
The rugged road through barren lands
The way is dark, the road is steep
But He's become my eyes to see
The strength to climb, my griefs to bear
The Savior lives inside me there

In Your love I find release
A haven from my unbelief
Take my life and let me be
A living prayer, my God to Thee

In these trials of life I find
Another voice inside my mind
He comforts me and bids me live
Inside the love the Father gives

In Your love I find release
A haven from my unbelief
Take my life and let me be
A living prayer, my God to Thee

Take my life and let me be
A living prayer, my God to Thee



"Happy Birthday Mina-Laura"

~ with love, wisdom, health and abundance ~

[melody]

Hello Laura,

Thank you for sharing with us this song. It is really beautiful!   

[Mina-Laura]

Thank you Melody,

I have actually (bravely..lol...) started this thread 'nudging people gently' to post their birthdays and their significant song at the mood of the time. In spirituality as well as in Christian tradition Birthdays have a great significance (the return of the soul and other soul aspects of higher self to Creator is celebrated on our Birthdays).

I'm glad you like the song. For some reason over here in North America people are in a real hurry to start Christmas - right after Halloween all stores have 'the theme' and the 'season' music blasting loud. Sadly sometimes what is to much is to much - as my friend Julia remarked - so for that reason my children can't stand anymore Christmas songs so I ended up avoiding to go to stores as much as I can. Yesterday I was pondering about starting a Christmas advent musical line in which we could share music that is not so popular and I was thinking what better 'reason' than our Birthdays in which we should actually celebrate our lives aim: the Christ realisation within. For some reason I just happend upon this song, that I never heard before and it seemed appropriate.

I want expres my deepest thanks to my friend from Netherlands who wrote: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
(yesterday I saw your profile and you were 44, and now 45, so...... ?) Have a fantastic day, anyway (any day)." This uncalled for observation and awareness moved me to tears.

Anyway don't be shy let us know your Birthday and how fantastic it was.



love - Laura

[Mina-Laura]

More about Birthdays, soul, music and words

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For those who have read about Tarot in Adrian's book and decided to further reflect upon:

The Judgment card general meaning:

What has traditionally been known as the Judgement card, sometimes entitled Resurrection, represents the great reunion that the ancients believed would happen once in every age. This was the time when souls are harvested and taken Home to their place of origin, outside the solar system. Then the World is seeded with a batch of new souls and the process starts over.

From a modern point of view, this great reunion -- which includes every personality that you have ever been and every soul that you have done deep work with -- reunites to consciously complete the process. In a way, we symbolically celebrate this returning to center every year on our birthday.
In personal terms, the Judgment cards points to freedom from inner conflicts, and so clear a channel, that the buried talents and gifts of past incarnations can come through an individual in this lifetime. This card counsels you to trust the process of opening yourself, because what emerges is of consistently high quality. You can effortlessly manifest as a multi-dimensional being, and assist in evoking that response from others.
(http://www.tarot.com/)

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... and another what I consider to be sort of "Advent" song...

Of note: everybody will understand what they want in the words of love songs. However there comes a time in each and every one of us when that love object, the only "one" that can ever fulfill us is nothing else but the Source, God, Creator's unconditional love. 

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=QjsjZWlRVvo


Artist: Alison Krauss
Written by: Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz
Also performed by: Keith Whitley and Ronan Keating

When You Say Nothing At All


It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
Old Mr. Webster could never define
What's being said between your heart and mine

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

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love - Laura

[juliainkc]

Hi Laura ~

What a wonderful idea!! Hmmm...

Birthdays are new beginnings! Celebrate!! Question for you Laura. Are you saying you had your birthday yesterday?

If so, hugs and kisses to you my Beloved Sister!! ReJoice!! ReJoice!! I say Birthdays are everyday like Christmas!

The music is so very beautiful and I love this song 'When You Say Nothing At All' as well.

As you well know by Now, I really appreciate you too. ~

InJoy this day Laura and All ~

In Divine Spirit,

Julia

Do we have to pick 'one song'?!? Choices, choices... ahh! you know well... OH!! here are my side notes ~

WOw!! That 'boy' looks like Elijah! The knowing 'smile of Alison in this video is sehr vunderbar!! mui bien, and on and on no ~ 'body' knows , 

[Mina-Laura]

Hey Julia

Yes ..lol.. Dec 10 is my Birthday so you see I decided to honour myself - thank you;) !! -however yes it would be great for people to 'think' more of their Birthdays (they don't belong only to kids you know?)

and..hmmm

yeah that's the catch - out of all the songs pick one, just one (don't think, don't ponder - just do it because I am sure 10 sec later you might change your mind.. )

love you 2!! - yours always... Laura

[juliainkc]

Hey laura ~

In Surprising Fashion ~ Charts done ~

Got Sag Julia? Well, actually  I do !!


To Wanda ~ True 'Fried Green Tamatah's' Style...


Just trippin' Jerry Garcia Style ~

Julia ~ gypsy fashion ~

[Mina-Laura]

3. Another Christmas song: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=UvYIjFtPQEk

Walela - Native American - Amazing Grace in Cherokee.



love - Laura

[juliainkc]

Hi Laura and All,

My sister, when one is in single motherhood I understand the desire of finding one to be a 'Prince' in shining armour. Yeah, had those thoughts back in the day. I am sharing in regards to your stating to Louis the putting on one's negligee to reveal the woman. 

So, I thought of you and I and all others in this train of thought. pardon if this is in another thread here, but this is about Christ consciousness and new beginnings.

I share as your 'elder' sister by oh, what are you saying now you are 44 or 45? I am 4 or 5 years your senior... big deal.

Calendar reading today for Laura looking for the 'One' and All who are also so doing...

"Often the true path of Love (Unconditional) begins only when romance has begun to taper off, for love is the capacity to see Light when darkness has begun to eclipse it. ~

We have nothing but Eternity to find this ... ONE ~ 

Sagitarius ~ ing you,

Julia

[Mina-Laura]

Hi Julia

I am actually the 13th sign of the zodiac Ophiuchus (between November 30th and December 17th).

Ophiuchus is depicted as a man grasping a serpent; the interposition of his body divides the snake constellation Serpens into two parts, Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda, which are nonetheless counted as one constellation.
The most recent interpretation is that the figure represents the healer Asclepius, who learned the secrets of keeping death at bay after observing one serpent bringing another healing herbs. To prevent the entire human race from becoming immortal under Asclepius' care, Zeus killed him with a bolt of lightning, but later placed his image in the heavens to honor his good works. It has also been noted that the constellation Ophiuchus is in close proximity in the sky to that of Sagittarius.   (wiki)

As about romance... hmmm it is the elixir of life. Without we wither. I am happily forever romancing everything life has to offer, that spark will never fade from my twinkling eyes. Louis is my dearest brother and I love him however we do not share same romantic interests. I proposed him to be my son but he politely insisted that I'm more valuable as a sister. The 'Prince' in shining armour is a girl dream, which I never had. Perhaps is time I start believing in Fairy Tales. Perhaps this Christmas... if not for myself perhaps for my girls sake (however that armour ...I don't know about, I mean can you imagine how difficult it must be, to take it off? ...you have any tips for me Julia LOL...)

True I am looking for the 'One', same as you are my beloved sister, and we both know that him, if still being in physical it will have to be God as nothing less will do and ... so far I have been fortunate enough to have seen him in the eyes I looked into... every now and then... http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=xzhd2Kd5soU

Oh!! Julia tell me please the path of unconditional love between a man and a woman does it have to passionless? Because if that's the case I shall reserve myself for Angelic love then ...lol...

Let's do it this Christmas Julia!!!

loveya brat!

[juliainkc]

Laura!!

Surely not asking such questions my sister. passion -less? True Passion is defined in Spirit. The Spirit of Innocence.

Not lust passion sister. Does that mean that we cannot 'Do IT to IT?!?' Pardon me, a '70's term. You know well.

What does a younger know about Spiritual Sexing? Hmmm?

Romance? You know well of what I speak of here. How many times did you receive 'flowers' as a last resort or gesture? Did that burn the fire within ya?

I will say this to you Sister whom I truly love. I am not a brown noser nor a bull shitter. You know well by now.

We do not 'need' anything. We are. and draw those who are Equal to the Task.

Love is Equal to the Love. Give it all night long? Oh yeah. I got it in me too. You know well Laura what I speak of here.

I do not believe in playing with others emotions. That is why I remain...

Your Sister in Divine Love, May we pass it on ~

Julia

[Mina-Laura]

Julia my beloved sister

You speak a language I don't understand. I think we had very different experiences. I believe, in love you give everything and a bit more.

In 70s I was 6 - 7 years old. My fairy tale was sung by ABBA.

4. Christmas song
ABBA Like An Angel Passing Thru My Room:  http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=-xk2gHZ6RKE


Let's have a Fairy Tale Christmas Julia (Let's do it this Christmas Julia!!!) for all the other missed ones. ..




love - Laura

[juliainkc]

Hi Sweet Sister,

I was refering to me!! I am from the '70's you know well.

Love has changed in meaning for me tremendously Laura.

When I come from a secular idea of 'giving' attitude, it seems that it can become a 'sacrifice'.

True giving in my understanding comes from the idea that it is not I that does the 'works' but the Father in me.

Hence Passion or True Passion is InSpired.

Enough of that!!

I agree with you that we have and InJoy a Fairy Tale Life Laura. Christmas and Birthdays everyday as the Ideal.

Thank you for holding hands and skipping with me. Got your wand handy?

I love you always in Divine Spirit,

Julia

[Mina-Laura]

5. Christmas song:  http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=WJTiXoMCppw

"Hallelujah" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen originally released on his 1984 studio album Various Positions.

"Hallelujah" was originally written and composed over the course of a year, and is said to have been a frustrating and difficult process for Cohen. Cohen says he wrote at least eighty verses, discarding most of them in the process of crafting the song.


so wonderfully brought to our attention by Adrian in this wonderful performance: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=CSib7p3FfBs

[Mina-Laura]

6. This is one of my favourite rendition of Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D Major with new lyrics added and set up as a Christmas theme:

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=QW00QY3kGYs

"Christmas Canon" is a Christmas song by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra from their 1998 album The Christmas Attic.