The birth of the eternal—in me
“We are celebrating the feast of the Eternal Birth which God the Father has borne and never ceases to bear in all Eternity. . . But if it takes not place in me, what avails it? Everything lies in this, that it should take place in me.” -Meister Eckhart from Easwaran: The Lord of Love, immortal and infinite, comes as a divine incarnation in times of great crisis to rescue mankind from disaster. In age after age, whenever violence and hatred threaten the world, the Lord comes down to inspire and protect those who turn to him, who live in harmony with the law of unity. He comes to protect such people from the heavy odds ranged against them, and to re-establish peace on earth and good will among all. Yet there is another level on which this divine birth can take place. Every one of us has this choice: shall I prepare for the divine birth to take place in my consciousness by abolishing my own selfishness? It is up to you and me to keep our doors open, to put up a little sign, "Ready