*December Newsletter 2009*

SEASON’S GREETINGS; For most people, looking back on 2008 is not much fun. My 401 K turned into a 201 K. My house value has plummeted. People are out of work and scraping to get by. We say to ourselves, “why now? why me?” The more we are attached to material things the greater the pain; this is, of course the universe’s great joke on us -what seems real is most often only an illusion.

The more we are attached to things outside ourselves to bring us a sense of comfort and to feel good, the more we are fooling ourselves. Greed alone has fed this incredible appetite. In spending time with our truth however, we are called to realize that we have created a false sense of security – built on a house of cards. Now, as we reflect on those ideas, the universe is forcing us to look at what is truly important.

This is exactly why we spend time meditating every day. We spend time to get in touch with the spirit that lives in each and every one of us; this is what we call the true self. The being within all beings.

We are living in a time of great change on this planet. You have the ability to make the changes in your life you want and to obtain the peace of mind you want. Start with the intention to spend a little time each day to focus and reflect on the life you are living. ask yourself: What is it that I want? How do I want things to be? Is it a personal need or does it reflect the highest good for all people concerned? Awaken the inner being – your Higher self – and make him or her conductor of your life!

Blessings
Daniel

THOUGHTS FOR THE SEASON; “The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love., and to let it come in….. A wise man named Levine said it right: ‘Love is the only rational act.’ “-Morrie Schwartz, Tuesdays with Morrie

“If my hands are fully occupied in holding on to something, I can neither give nor receive.” Dorothee Solle, theologian

LIGHT THOUGHTS; Anyone who thinks the holidays don’t last all year doesn’t have a charge account. There are never enough hours in a day, but always too many days before Saturday.
Workshops & Retreats: Birmingham, Alabama December 28th Contact Darlene at 205 612-9470 Melbourne, Florida January 2-3 Contact Cheri at Aquarian Dreams 321-729-9495 West Palm Beach, Florida January 6th Contact David at Changing Times 561- 640-0496 Tanyard Hollow Retreat Center February 13-15th Contact Daniel at 901- 685-2462

CHRISTMAS GIFT CERTIFICATES; Gift certificates are available for, Meditation Classes, Workshops or Sessions with Lao-Tzu. They are a great gift from the heart.

MEDITATION TALK; I will be giving a talk on meditation at Whole Foods on Wednesday January 14th at 7:00p.m Please let your friends know about my upcoming classes. Have a Great Holiday & New Year To You and Your Families Daniel