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The Gift of the Season – Access Your Divine Spark!

20 Dec 2010, by michelle in personal development, self-care, Stress

Silence…ahh, sweet silence.  The silence I crave is not simply slowing down.  You know as well as I do, you can slow yourself down, while your mind keeps going.  During the holidays, for many of you, silence is hard to come by as life seems overly full (as do our bellies).  Others, on the other hand, may feel the depth of silence, when life feels less full than you would desires it to be.  In either case, neither describes silence.  You can have time to yourself, yet your mind can be filled with too much noise.

meditationIn the northern hemisphere, where I currently live, the length of darkness we are entering into supports us to create inner silence.  This cannot be done by simply slowing yourself down.  Creating inner silence is a type of miracle in and of itself.  I have been practicing meditation 6 days a week, for over eight years.  Obviously, I am no yogi, yet I have enough experience under my belt to know what a gift true silence from within is.  Sometimes, you grasp the silence for just a few fleeting moments.  Other times, you can be swept away by the gift of silence without realizing how much time has elapsed.  During the holidays, the later type of silence is few and far between.

Just as nature has a period in which the external conditions lie dormant in order to prepare for transformation beneath the surface, so do we.  The darkness outside, is beckoning for you to go to the darkness inside and be swept away by the silence residing within you.  What you will find is a light guiding you, telling you more about your true path and the next steps for you to take.

star burstWhether you are Christian or not, you have likely heard of the Christmas song, “Silent Night.”  I have heard and sung the song so many times myself, yet rarely paid attention to the point being made.  Silence is where miracles are born from and occur.  Silence is the core of the potential that awaits within you – the same as it does for humanity as a whole.

Silence is a gift that cannot be created, yet can be found.  No matter what your spiritual beliefs are, silence is a true gift the season offers.  This is the time of year when the Divine Spark within you is waiting to be found at a deeper layer.  Take this time to go within and discover what miracles are waiting to manifest through you.   Only you can decide if the silence within you is worth finding.

Here’s to celebrating the silence within!

Happiest of Holidays to You!

13 COMMENTS
  • I love this one! You have given me a new insight to one of my favourite Christmas songs and by simply reading the calmness in your blog, I have tapped into a calmness within.

    • Hi Rachelle,
      Thank you so much for sharing! Wishing you continued calmness and inner peace within! Blessings to you always – Michelle

  • Over the past couple years I too have been learning the power of meditation and of spending time in silence so that my inner self can express itself to me. What you shared about the song Silent Night was pure gold. I too have sung that song many times and never thought about the title. I already know that I’ll share this with others and that I’ll see the song in a much different light now. Thanks for that nugget to start my day!

    • Hi Beth,
      I am so happy for you that meditation has become a part of your life to access more of your inner light. Wishing you many silent nights during this wonderful time of year! Blessings to you always – Michelle

  • Sister Catherine Kanick

    Michelle …many thanks for all you wisdom,insight and the beauty of your own spirituality that you share so readily..Blessings of the Season and all days to come.
    Siaster Kate

    • Hi Sister Kate, Thank you so much for your feedback and being a part of this community. Many continued blessings to you and the gifts you bring to the world!

  • Thanks for this reminder Michelle…and explaining the difference between slowing down and silence. Got it!

    • Hi Suzanne,
      So happy to share, as these are reminders I need as well! Wishing you many continued blessings in the New Year!

  • Violeta

    Dear Michelle, thank You very much for sharing with us these words. “The darkness outside” touched deeply my darkness inside (my beloved adult daughter decided that I am not her mother anymore…) Well… the peace in my heart are telling me that this is only illusion and it is given to me just temporary. She always will be with me in my heart. Thank You again, for remaining me about the silence and peace. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, dear Angel.

    • Dear Violeta,
      Thank you for sharing your current challenge with your daughter. I too believe this is temporary and you will both be guided as to what next steps there are to take. Keep going to the silence and peace within. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you as well!

  • Dear Michelle, thank You very much for sharing with us these words. “The darkness outside” touched deeply my darkness inside (my beloved adult daughter decided that I am not her mother anymore…) Well… the peace in my heart are telling me that this is only illusion and it is given to me just temporary. She always will be with me in my heart. Thank You again, for remaining me about the silence and peace. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, dear Angel.

  • Michelle, thank you for tapping into the need for silence. It is amazing how, in times of high stress, my ego does a good job of convincing me that silence is a waste of time…or that it would be too scary, because who knows what would come up and then what am I supposed to do? It is in those moments, I know I need silence most.

    I would love to know if you have any ideas for holding yourself as you give over to silence. And perhaps, that is just it…hug myself in meditation and know that I am loved no matter what!

    Thanks again! It is so wonderful to connect.

    Molly

    • Thank you so much Molly for sharing how easy it is for the ego to take over and give a multitude of reasons as to why you shouldn’t bother giving yourself silence. In terms of holding yourself in those moments when you are afraid, be mindful of the loving energy within you. That loving energy wants you to know you are capable of handling whatever comes up. In fact, without those aspects addressed, you will continue to have energy leaks. Energy leaks occur when the energy that is meant to go toward your purpose is instead trying to hold down your fears. If you need further support with how to F.E.E.L.: Feel Every Emotion as Love check out my website http://www.MichelleBersell.com. Wishing you many more moments of silence!! Thanks for connecting – Michelle