The birth of the eternal—in me 

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“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 for receiving an incarnation." 
But our house must not be cluttered up. It must be empty of selfishness and self-will. 
Only then can the blessed child be born in our humble hearts.
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As we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas---from Christmas Day to Epiphany---
May my own heart—and your heart-- be a suitable place for the Christ be born anew and to reside.
He can grow within us, if our hearts are prepared for His birth and growth.
Will we provide a warm place for Him to live?
Will His will be our real will in the life we are living today?
“Not my will but your will be done.”
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
May it be so. Amen.

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