Today is Christmas Eve; Emmanuel, God is with us! What exactly does that mean? According to Christian doctrine, this evening commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God; through a virgin whose message was “let it be.” His birth was foretold through the Scriptures of Judaism; that the one would come who would set the captives free.
As the story goes, his parents went to an Inn to get help with the birth; but the Inn was full. So, they instead were assigned to the barn; to give birth where the animals do. Being born in a barn doesn’t make you an animal; just somewhat neglected, uncomfortable, and a little bit wild. The shepherds and the angels cried tidings of comfort and joy; which is hope for the ones who have been rejected at the Inn door.
The story goes on to tell us that Jesus was the one and only incarnation of God; and to find the way to liberation is through him. I am a student of both Christian and Vedic Scripture, so I can’t comfortably say that he is the only way; for Hinduism teaches that the preserver incarnates at pertinent times when the world needs big change.
But what I know is: I was lost, and now I’m found; I was blind and now I see. And Jesus was the one who led the way through the darkness of my inner world, my self-imposed hell, to discover the wonder of true reality. He unshackled the chains of my delusions of insignificance.
Jesus and I have been traveling together for 33 years now. Our relationship has convinced me that I am a spiritual being of grandeur; gifted with an organic avatar of infinite potential, grace, and beauty. But so are you, because there is really only one of us here. We are all unique “patterns” of the same organic energy; dancing in the bliss of our connectedness.
But we have a serious problem; our connectivity has become entangled and distorted. We can no longer hear the cries of the angels as they eternally sing that the dance of creation-destruction- re-creation is for our highest good; that the universe is for us and not against us. The angels are eternally singing that “love trumps hate;” but what we heard was “Aint Trump great!”
They say that grace is free, but it comes at a great cost. This is also the case with the “birth” of the awareness of Love’s presence within us. One drop of this presence makes this new awareness a wisdom-pearl of infinite price; so important that it must be nurtured at any cost.
The Bible says that, “by his stripes, we are healed.” For me, access to this inner benevolence, what I have come to call the “Mettaverse,” began the process of healing my wounds, and hence my scars, from a lifetime of misunderstanding.
So, Christmas Eve is your invitation to come and see that you are the gift; that you are innocent; and that the self-crucifixion must end. For we do not treat others as we wish to be treated; we treat others as we treat ourselves.
It’s time to realize that the party isn’t happening at the crowded Inn. The party’s in the barn; where the wild things are!
The joy of understanding is within you; and, as MC Yogi says, “Things are not what they seem, when you see a solid dream.” So, close your eyes and open your mind; and release the judgments of illusions.
We are called to be the hands and feet of loving-kindness; and the promise is that those who follow Jesus will do even greater works than him. So, let’s get to it in ushering in the hope of real glory; when our veils are torn and the authenticity of what we are emerges.
Mother Teresa said that one cannot fill what is already full. So, let’s face it, the Inn has become a cesspool; of bad ideas and imitations of life. It is False Evidence Appearing Real.
The crib for your inner birth is within your heart, and you are invited to begin your labor towards the delivery of your authentic self. It’s time for these walls to become bridges.
Through my experience, I have learned that to receive initiation in the name of Jesus does not mean that I was once a wretch, but have been redeemed. It has been proven to me that I was never a wretch; and neither are you.
It’s time to know the truth of the beauty that is you; that you may see it in others. Because, my friends, until we can see the beauty within all, we will never fully see it within ourselves; for this is a journey of love’s reciprocity, as truth exchanges perceived ashes for beauty.
You are the light of the world! Your authentic being is called to shine in beauty and grace; that this world may no longer dwell in darkness.
Scripture says that all are called, but few are chosen. Yes, few indeed have responded to this highest call; for we are the ones that must do the choosing. We are the ones who must choose this life of re-designation, that we may know our true name.
The time has come for us to awaken together; to become joined in spirit! United, we can do infinitely more than any “one;” for this light will only emit its full power when we learn to come together for the edification of the whole; that all may be healed via the anointing of Love’s grace. Draining the swamped-out Inn is a “we” program.
So, on this Christmas Eve, let us cry out the alpha and omega of creation, “Let there be light!” It was the edict of God on the first day of perpetual creation. And as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall ever be, let there be light in your hearts; as the bright morning star strikes dawn to the eternity of the eighth day. Emmanuel; God is within us!
With hope that we may all know the nature of Jesus, may this be the dawn of your new birth; as you dance in the fire of beauty, grace and truth.
Namaste
Paige Thomas DeHart
12/24/19
Paige Thomas DeHart 
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