GLORIOUS DECMEMBER & A Merry Christmas to all!

Twelfth and last Month of the Year according to the Julian and Gregorian Calendars! Unusual that it the twelfth, as it stems from Latin word Decem meaning Tenth.

O how we Welcome this season which for many is filled with well-wishes, joy, cheerfulness, festivities, gifts exchanges, family gatherings, gala and merriment of all sorts!!

Here is a short-list of Special Awareness Days being celebrated this Month:

December

1 Advent Begins

1 World Aids Day

1 Rosa Parks Day

2 Day for Abolition of Slavery

3 Word Day for the Handicapped

5 International Volunteer Day

7 Hanukkah

10 Human’s Rights Day

11 UNICEF Day – United Nations

16 Jane Austen’s Day

20 International Solidarity Day

21 Winter Solstice

23 Mawlid el Nabi

25 Christmas Day

26 Kwanza

31 New Year’s Eve

A Prayer for December:

As we enter this season of festivities and merriment we wish to remember those who are poor and struggling, feeling alone and lonely, or grieving the loss of loved ones.

“May Peace and warmth, food, kindnesses, love, and comfort be brought to those who grieve, are alone and lonely, grieving and suffering loss of loved ones. This is my prayer, this is my hope. I let it be. Amen.” ~ Lady Dawnecia Palmer

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NOVEMBER

November the last of the Fall Months. The weather is starting to get colder in many parts of the world, with shorter days, darkers mornings and nights.

The leaves of trees are rapidly falling, creating a rich display on the ground. There is a lot to Celebrate and Observe over the next few weeks. Here are a few of my favourite mentions:

2nd World Vegan Day

4th Men Make Dinner Day – come on ladies, get you man cooking!

6th Book Lover’s Day

8th International Tongue Twister Day – a firm favourite So I created this word : SUPERMAGNIFABULOCIOUS it stems from a marvellous combination of four amazing words = super, magnificent, fabulous, and delicious.

9th World Freedom Day

11th Remembrance Day 11:11 and Veterans Day

13th World Kindness day – my lead favourite day!

16th International Day for Tolerance

17th World Peace Day

25th Thanksgiving Day (USA)

26th American Indians Heritage Day

30th Giving Tuesday

May we, each one, enter this period with an attitude of Gratitude and Kindness, keeping our moods warm and hearts open.

Happy November to all!

HAPPY JULY 2021

June promised us the beginning of the fun months of longer, lighter days, and you will love July’s promises even more. July speaks of Flair and vitality, enjoying the loveliness of the outdoors, swimming, picnicking, grilling, blueberry and ice cream treats, and other summer culinary treats!

It was named after the Norman Dictator Julius Ceaser 100BC-44BC to name the month he was born. He was the first to blueprint the Gregorian Calendar we use today. People born in July are said to mainly optimistic in their outlook, extremely positively focused, looking on the brighter side of things.

July the seventh month of the year is the beginning month of the 2nd half of the year. Known also as the month of the Dragonfly perhaps because, during molting, it shakes off the old and takes on the new, and after every molt, it enters a new phase of life symbolizing growth. In this way, July has been linked to the sacred text of 1Peter2:2 that encourages growth among believers – shaking off the old ways and aspire to become higher and better versions of ourselves. For the Native American tribes, dragonflies spiritually represent swiftness and activity.

July is a beautiful, uplifting season of the year, when many people feel a greater connection to the natural goodness of the earth, producing healing for the body, mind, and spirit. Qualities associated with July are freedom, adventure, travel, a sense of wildness, artiness, growth, and radical change.

July has many National and International Awareness Days many of which most people are not aware of each year, see our shortlist below:

1st World Doctors Day

2nd World Sports Day

4th July USA Independence Day

11th World Population Day

14th Bastille Day

17th World Day for International Justice

18th Nelson Mandela International Day

25th Parents Day

26th Aunties and Uncles Day/ Kargil Vijay Divas day

27th Love is Kind Day

28th Nature Conservation Day

30th International Friendship Day

31st Love is kind Day

June 2021

June represents the promised season of Summer, its lighter, longer days and dryer weather, ushers in for us a time of joy, laughter, and excitement!

At the time of writing it is the 21st day of the month, also known as the beginning of Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It marks the start of summer in the northern half of the globe when the Sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky occurs, taking longer for it to rise and to set. It is said to be the longest day of the year, and which this year fell on Sunday 20th June which was also Father’s Day. However, depending on the Sun the dates can fluctuate between, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. For example, Summer Solstice next year 2022 is set for Tuesday 21st June.

The 24th of June marks another significant date known as Mid-Summer, the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvest. From olden times this was celebrated with feasting, dancing, singing, and anticipation, especially by growers in preparations for their harvests and the hot summer days to come. The people of Sweden enjoy at least 15hours of daylight for several weeks. And, in Christendom, it is known as the Feast of Saint John the Baptist celebration of his birthday. John the Baptist foretold the birth of baby Jesus.

The word June has several meanings apart from a month on our Calander. It derives from the Latin word Junius and has roots connected with the Hebrew word Juniper and Junia meaning Daughter of God, and Juno after Roman goddess meaning Queen of Heaven.

Some of the many Awareness and Celebrations during June are; 12th World Day Against Child Labour, 17th World Blood Donor Day & World International Combat Desertification and Drought, 19th Sickle Cell Awareness Day, 20th Refugee Awareness Day, 21st Father’s day & World Music Day.

Whatever it means for you, may each, take the time to enjoy this radiant season and perhaps see it as the end beginning the next half of the year to exceed our best of the first half. May we make a time to happy our hearts, drink in the sunshine with appreciation and great gratitude, and brighten our minds with kinder happier thoughts, getting outdoors and enjoying as much of the wide-open spaces as we can.

In the spirit of MAY: a mystic’s contemplation

Have you ever considered the meaning of the word May, apart from its indication of the present Month? Have you thought about how often you have used this word throughout your lifetime? I would say maybe every day? There it goes..maybe..

What does it actually mean?

Wiki: May is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and the third of seven months to have a length of 31 days. May is a month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

Interestingly, you may or may not have known that May was the name of the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants. Maia was considered a nurturer and an earth goddess, which may explain the connection with this springtime month. The Greek name Maia comes from a root meaning “mother, nurse, midwife.” Also from the Latin word maiores, meaning ELDERS were celebrated during this month.

Google’s dictionary: 1. expressing possibility. 2. used to ask for or to give permission.

It seems to me that it in some ways indicates a strong possibility for, whilst at the same time granting permission to.

The meaning to and for is a powerful spiritual trigger and a tremendous remedial encouragement for the mind. Thinking Man PNG, Clipart, Thinking Man Free PNG Download

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It gives us rights and confidence to pursue and persist with knowledge that there is a possibility, a more than likely chance – especially when applied with another positive thought, word, or feeling. This excites me – I may be well, you may be well. Imagine this!

To be, or not to be, that is the Question” - Kwize

William Shakespeare’s famous quote “To Be or not To be.”

How we have focussed on the word Be over the years since, allowing it as the directive, however here, let us see if there is not something more powerful because the To gives the Be-ing power, permission, assurance, confidence, all clear, advantage, condition, destination, and direction, call it what you will, I see a stream of light that may just be the lumination needed on the path.

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In the famous prayer of Jesus, for is used as a qualifying YES, indicating guarantee of Right and Reason, the purpose of belonging, intention, and connection – “for Thine is the kingdom, Power and the Glory.”

May: Possible? Yes, it very well maybe. So whilst one cannot be certain a thing will happen with a maybe, though indicating possibility, nevertheless, with a ‘you may command’ a thing is certain. And it is this sweet little wisdom that tickles my awareness.

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May May find in you a willing participant, an active, avid, ardent pupil, like trees planted by water, sending out roots by the stream, leaves always green, unafraid of the heat;

and finding confidence in Love, shall be called Blessed.

 ~ A mystic musings on May is written by Lady Palmer, Spring 2021

April Showers of Blessings

April the opening of Spring, offering showers of blessings upon open hearts.

It is the month for remembrance of Easter and the Ressurection.

It is also the beginning of a month-long Ramadan culminating with Eid.

It is National Deaf History month, as well as World Health Day.

It is the celebration of ‘birth month’ for many with birthdays in April.

As well as other celebrations and remembrances, such as anniversaries and memorials.

But, whatever April held for you in bygone years, I am inviting you to seize each new day that you awake, with fresh, heartfelt celebration, appreciation, and gratitude.

Life offers us a month-long shower of Blessings; blessings of every kind, for all who are open, and ready, to receive it.

Come then to the fount, with open hearts and souls, leaving behind the cluttered, suspicious, lamenting, mind; and the twisted, vindictive, wills.

For here, at April’s spring, joy awaits you. Her lavish treasures to bathe, and soothe.

And so as you enter in, may you find that the Month of April 2021 is for you a Month of fresh growth and moving forward in new and positive ways.

April Showers of Blessing written by Lady Dawnecia Palmer.

MARCH 2021 is SOUL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

The winter months and the after-effects of the global pandemic of the past year have cast gloom and darkness over many people’s dreams hopes and aspirations, where some are feeling low and downcast, empty, lonely, and sad.

A new season of Spring is upon us, ready to offer its fragrance through the lovely scents of budding blossoms, flowers opening their new petals, shrubs spreading green bushes, and fresh running streams, all for our healing and enjoyment.

The Periods of LOCKDOWN and SOCIAL DISTANCING have also caused many to feel lonely, isolated, and cut off. These feelings have had a negative, downward spiraling effect on the functions of the immune system, triggering even more stress. For some, it has deeply impacted their mental capacity to cope. And if not dealt with now, could easily develop serious life-threatening illnesses.

Thankfully there is Hope and good news. The Life that breathes us is the impersonal part of us, it our ability to function at our best. ‘This Life source is the majestic energy-giving intelligence of our being, and one’s awareness of this Principle creates a powerful magnetic force, an internal healing tool, soul-elixir, cure for any malaise, situation or circumstance.'(TMW Principle, Life Universecity LC – Dr. D. Palmer h.c. 2015©)

So, during the month of March, and starting today, we will post a weekly Meditation which we hope you will find helpful to bring comfort, encouragement, and support, and which will allow healing to take place in the body, affairs of the mind, as well as create a better understanding of how to cope with everyday matters.

Week 1 Meditation - Listen-in

Find a quiet space for yourself. Set your alarm for 5 mins time. Then allow your whole body to relax, and relaxing into your seat until you are in a position that feels totally comfortable for you. Close your eyes, and Be very still. Now say to yourself, and repeat 3 or 4 times  "BE Still and Know, my breath is pure Life, and this pure Life is God."
Shut out all distaraction of sounds around and listen-in until all you are aware of is the sound of the intake and exhale of each breath. Try to take your attention off the breathing apparatus (body), instead give your full attention of the sound of the inflow of air as it enters, and conscious awareness as it is released. 
Keep listening-in until the alarm bell rings and ever so gently open your eyes. Immediately unpon opening your eyes and without any judgment to the meditation, say aloud and repeat 3 times:"I Know my breath is pure Life, I Know that this pure Life is God, all is well."

Week 1  Affirmation

"I am the I AM that is I am"

Article Composed and Written by Lady Dawnecia Palmer -1st march 2021

DECEMBER – A Christmas Meditation 2020

December

Whilst some might say that the month of December represents the entering of the darker months, and I for one must admit that in the past this would have been my persuasion too, however, today December, especially December 2020 represents the turning on lights. A turning on of light on all fronts.

Oh, how my heart warmed and sang when I saw the first set of Christmas lights, adorning the inside and outside of my next-door neighbour’s house. Flashing, twinkling, starry sparkles lit the windows, door panels, and roof hedges. Each set of lights creating a story.

The stories of the lights awakened my attention to view myself even as I am calling you to do today, to turn on the light of your own being. By doing this we will light each other’s world, and together flood the whole world with light.

There is no star that shines its brightest than the Northern Star. It is the star of hope. There is hope in this season we call Christmas – so long forgotten – but I re-member that it also represents hope in the form of an innocent baby lain in a manger. The hope that this babe would one day grow up to be the Saviour for the world; from the tyranny of darkness, hopelessness, defeat, and death – to bring to them into the glorious liberty of light and love and life.

December 2020 is also the ending of the ravages of a pandemic that shook the core of our world. And some might wish to stop me here to ask if I am not listening to the news, and they would be right because I am not led by the news, I am led by the Now. I do truth not so many facts. And in the Now moment, the light of a new star is rising, its energy is lighting up December in my world.

My awareness of light rising out of my heart is the new star on the planet. And we are each capable of giving it recourse to brighten and sparkle each other’s world with hope and peace and joy.

Joy to the world thy light has come

As we each allow our lights to shine, we light our souls with love, and from our souls, a fire is lit. Imagine a whole street of awakened individuals aware of this flame of love shining brightly within. Allow your imagination to grow, to grow beyond one street until it sees all the streets in your neighborhood, this would be called a community of light. Then, if we would allow our awareness to continue, we would see the blazing flames of love lighting up and adjoining other communities, until it becomes a City of light.

As so by the continual practice of our own inner awareness of the light in our hearts we grow to become cities of light, and ultimately a nation, nations of light and love.

Here one could say all such seem like a dream, although I would beg to disagree, only because, to me, it sounds very much like an awakening to seeing a new possibility, an innovative way at envisioning ourselves, one another, and our world. Envision a big me and a big you, so much bigger than everything of the past, we become open to this NOW.

And in the present nowness, there is a release of infinite possibilities. I can see countries adjoining countries of magnificent lights and fervor, Sons of God, harmonious splendor until the whole world is fully illumined, sparkling, dazzling, loving, hopeful at least so that there is kindness everywhere. I see this!

In my awareness, I see light for December 2020. I see that this light ushers in a brighter new day for many. I write many because there are the foolish and fear-filled dreamers, who shrink, restrict, and remain in the illusion of their inner darkened world etched with impossibilities, seeing, and speaking and heeding stories of want, lack, sickness, despair, and death.

December 2020, humanity’s greatest season. A season of hope is being realized, perhaps not on a basic human understanding of hope, but nonetheless, there is a grand momentum taking place on our planet right now.

“Arise from the shadows you who mourn as though there is reason to celebrate, and let those who are fearful remain as though there is no reason to hope. And so, let your light so shine within yourself and light your space for a brighter day and a brighter world.” Chapter 1, pg1 – The Book of Light, D. A. Palmer

Happy Hannukah December 10^th – 18th

Happy Christmas December 25^th

Happy Kwanza December 26^th – 1^st January

A Christmas Meditation was written by Lady Dawnecia Palmer

Kindness as Medicine

Here is a clarion call from life begging us to be kind to ourselves. And though this might seem like strange advice, nonetheless it a great one to heed right now.

We are living in unusual times, pandemics, lockdowns, masks, social distancing, fear, and an epidemic of sadness across the globe, where many are feeling rough, closed off, and shut-in.

We need a global solution today. There has been a desperate search for a cure, so far none has been found, and I strongly believe that it is because what we need will not be found outside of ourselves, but rather with humanity’s own inbuilt survival intervention. And so many are saying ‘life is rough,’ however, life is awesome, incredible, amazing, magnificent, and kind. But, if you are one of those caught up in the daily doses of negative news, and other fear-filled media, life will indeed appear unkind and hopeless.

So, if we each heeded the Call to be kind to ourselves, we would start to reflect on things which we often take for granted, such as, our breath. Each breath comes to us gently on the inhale, filling our lungs with fresh air, and a new opportunity to breathe again and again. This kindness allows us to be alive today. In such an awareness, we can then afford to be kind to ourselves, to be grateful, to hope, and to reach out.

Kindness to oneself in this conscious way creates a well-needed pause. It stirs the heart, enabling us to see and appreciate the goodness around us, amidst whatever bad is seemingly happening in the world at large.

Being kind to ourselves means that we are actually caring for ourselves, this causes us to feel better about ourselves and others. And as we become more mindful, we become less angry, less fearful, and more positive. Our immune systems tend to get stronger so that we are now better equipped internally to cope and manage in our external world.

Being kind to oneself means choosing to eat healthily, drinking lots of water, doing regular exercise, getting enough sleep, rest, and fresh air.

Kind thoughts work like medicine and are good for one’s overall wellbeing. When we are kind to ourselves we disallow worry, fear, or doubt to influence our outlook and choices.

Kindness eliminates fatigue and antagonism. By doing small deliberate acts of kindness, we detoxify stress for ourselves, this helps to raise our vibration high above the threshold of unkindness and useless infertile arguments that often vexes one’s soul.

So as we endeavor towards spending more time in the practice of being kind to ourselves, we will begin to heal ourselves and to cultivate a mighty charge on the planet, towards harvesting healing for our world.

Written by Reverend Dawnecia Palmer, November 2020.