A Ceremony for the Holidays

[Ishema, Carol Suchecki]

A Ceremony for the Holidays

Many of us find the traditional gathering around the holiday table is a thing of the past. I took a trip to a nearby city this year to see two separate family groups at their homes, and I am having two separate Christmas dinners at my home. Many of the family that I used to get together with have passed on and as I grow older, this will be more and more true. The big family gathering around the table becomes less possible each year. Here is a ceremony that I intend to do this year before the next gathering at my home.

I visualize the table with all of its dishes intact, as if for a large gathering. Three white candles are lit in the center of the table. I invite all of the members of my family, including those who have passed on. I invite the angels to be present also. I express my gratitude for my loving family and the beauty of the day and the setting. 

I thank them all for being there and assure them that they may leave any time they wish, whether after my ceremony or after the dinner. I wish them well wherever they are.

For me this will be a meditation ceremony. Though, It could  be mentioned in grace, said before the meal with a simple gratitude for the entire family. I think I may do this in my second family dinner at my home as it will seem normal to say grace.

May your Holiday be blessed with loving memories of extended family. 

Ishema

[Myriel RAouine]

Oh - THANK YOU so much, dearest soul STAR!

This ceremonies unites time lines and dimensions ... I will do the very same! I will prepare, doing this meditation today - and then, in a quick reflex and prayer, bring it all up when we are TOGETHER beneath the Christmas Tree!

May the Golden Light shine brightly on us and UNITE us all - through dimensions, time and space,

Sonja Myriel

[Paul Ainslie Carruthers]

Beautiful Ishema it shows we are never truly alone, if with  open our hearts!!!

God Bless you and all wishes for the NEW YEAR

[Dr. SohiniBen Shukla]

Dear Ishema,

Yes, When we feel good or not good Our Whole Family we need to share...!!

Very good Picture also....

Just celebration of Birth of Jesus...or when we can have our Christ Consciousness with us, especially in our Hearts..

[Param Gian ~ Kathryn]

~~~ the ceremony my heart is part of includes all Beings ~all Life ~ the animals brothers and sisters and all the Elements far and wide ~ in Gratitude And Also In Loving Recognition of the Sacredness of Their Life experience and Expression as well ~ we are part of a great Oneness and my Heart returns to Love in Honor of the Life for All Beings ~~~~ Blessed be...   ~ (i do not share inspiration from the pic of poor turkey carcass, forgive my frankness.....  in All Love... <3) param gian kathryn

[Ishema, Carol Suchecki]

Thank you all for your inspiring comments. 

With a second take on this picture, I get the whole scene and it does reflect the love within the family I remember. No matter whatever the food or the condition it was in when presented, we appreciated the effort of the cook and enjoyed each other's company. Holidays are a great time to get together!

May the angels of love be with us this Christmas!

[Param Gian ~ Kathryn]

~~~ sorry Dear Ishema ~ still there is a carcass ~ I respect your view, but can not share your celebration through this image ~ I too celebrate love of family, but without outer format and without harming of beloved animals ~ peace for All Beings ~ ~ ~ with love ~ ~ ~

[Ishema, Carol Suchecki]

I do love your vision Param of family unity and love...."~~~ the ceremony my heart is part of includes all Beings ~all Life ~ the animals brothers and sisters and all the Elements far and wide ~ in Gratitude And Also In Loving Recognition of the Sacredness of Their Life experience and Expression as well ~ we are part of a great Oneness and my Heart returns to Love in Honor of the Life for All Beings ~~~~ " Thank you for adding your vision to the discussion.

The picture above represents the way many people celebrate a holiday meal together. I'm sorry it is offensive to you. It does represent a great deal of love between the humans. It reminds me of my childhood family.

You are right that celebration would be best done without eating an animal. I know that someday we will all evolve to this state of being. Thank you for enriching the discussion.

With love, Ishema

[Melvin "Yahweh" M. Lusterio]

The Good Force be with you!

A Blessed Christmas to each one of our family!

Live forever & prosper! <3 O:) *

[Ishema, Carol Suchecki]

Thank you Melvin,

MAY THE GOOD FORCE BE WITH YOU!

And to each of our family!

[Ishema, Carol Suchecki]

What a perfect family tree Glo!

Thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

To you and to all of our family!