That special time after Christmas.

I love this special time, between Christmas itself, and looking forward to the year ahead. It is helpful to focus on the good times and give thanks for all the mercies and to count our blessings which come in many forms from Source God.
I know 2016 has been a very trying year for many of us, but there are blessings too, and loving kindness has helped. With suffering can come spiritual development and deeper understanding and empathy.
It is good to know that blipfoto is a strong community of good hearted people, who care passionately about photography and keeping the links alive through our interconnected journal stories.
We share the ups and downs, the genial gentle humour that makes light of challenges, and up lifts those in need of a digital hug. We celebrate our achievements and honour our landmark blip birthdays wholeheartedly, together.
It is wonderful to be part of this great global extended family.

Some words from White Eagle's teachings:
"Be still, and in the great  silence hear the voice of Christ speaking in your hearts. Musical, tender, gentle, the message comes to all his young brethren, goodwill to all. This is the message of Christ, the Son, and the heavens ring with his words, Goodwill! The archangels and angels and all the great company of heaven gather the power and the light which his words create, and come to mortal beings, but you must open the door on Earth, so that they can enter into our lives and actions. See to it  my brethren, that you open the gate to the angels of the light.
Millions on Earth keep the gate fast closed, and the powers of darkness reign supreme in the earthly mind.
Open the gateway through your heart, and know the joys of the Great White Brotherhood of Light and wisdom.
Angels and archangels are present, not in the limited form the earthly mind conceives, but without limitation, they are with you and use you in their work of raising humanity to the angelic and divine."