Hold Back the Tide of Fear and Rejoice

Me and hubby
WISHING YOU A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS

Yesterday I was reminded by somebody that I used to write a blog. 

It is a very long time since I posted anything and
I doubt if anybody will read this blog now.

Since last writing I have been quite ill,
and now struggle with a chronic sickness as well as the advancing years.

Though my life before that had hardly been easy
this has been an especially tough time.

I am finding it hard to navigate this latest bit of the path as
 things change so much from day to day and there is no doubt about it,
 my physical condition affects my ability to stay positive.

Yet the advent invitation to rejoice makes so much sense.

More and more I realise I have the choice between anxiety and rejoicing.

I cannot change my circumstances
but when I even so much as silently speak the word "Rejoice"
 into the anxious knot that is increasing my breathlessness,
 my whole body responds.
At the centre of myself I relax, open, and make room
 for a spirit other than
 the fear that can so easily hold sway.

So, even knowing nobody will read this, I have to bring myself to account and say
 I will continue to find a place of rejoicing within myself.

As Billy Connelly said the world was made to be joyous,( and indeed I believe it was),

 the more I/we can add to those joyous vibrations the more we are truly

 going with the flow of creation.

I can't really think of anything better to do at this point in history can you,

 my non existent reader?

May the Blessing of Rejoicing 

hold us in good stead
 against the fear the world would heap upon us.

To help lift us in this hectic season here is a traditional and well loved Christmas carol
from Christ's College, Cambridge

Then, for something completely different and every season,
 give yourself a moment to adjust,
take a deep breath,
and if you really feel like bopping and rejoicing,
 maybe join in this upbeat worship song .