Merry Christmas, One and All!!!

It never fails to happen... it's this time of the year when, for some odd reason, I think I'm Martha Stewart, Nigella Lawson, Frida Kahlo, Rosa Rosal and Oprah all rolled into one woman-- I plan on all these things being accomplished, only to wonder why I didn't start these projects in June. I really wanted to write something meaningful, elegant, touching and warm (and sort of goopy) for all of you in my FB network, and guess what? I found the very thing I'd like to say to all of you in my gmail inbox today. It's ironic that it really veers from my tradition of personalized, crafted and made by me, but it says everything, so here's my TUT note from the universe today...

"If it's not yet obvious to you, the real reason for this, and all seasons, is you. A more perfect child of the Universe has never lived. Until now, only celebrations cloaked in myth and mystery could hint at your divine heritage and sacred destiny. You are life's prayer of becoming and its answer. The first light at the dawn of eternity, drawn from the ether, so that I might know my own depth, discover new heights, and revel in seas of blessed emotion.
A pioneer into illusion, an adventurer into the unknown, and a lifter of veils. Courageous, heroic, and exalted by legions in the unseen.
To give beyond reason, to care beyond hope, to love without limit; to reach, stretch, and dream, in spite of your fears. These are the hallmarks of divinity - traits of the immortal - your badges of honor. May you wear them with a pride as great as the immeasurable pride we feel for you.
Your light has illuminated darkened paths, your gaze has lifted broken spirits, and already your life has changed the course of history.
This is the time of year we celebrate all of you."

So... give beyond reason, care beyond hope, love without limit, reach, stretch and dream in spite of your fears... nice to remember for today and 2010... and I'll even add that perhaps this year, I feel like I've been blessed to have been taught these and execute them in one way or another. Thank you, everyone!