We kick off our beautiful advent season with a robin. I have been spying a rather colourful little boy hopping around my unraked leaves in the garden, with the most stunning red breast. Robins are sadly on the decline in the UK due to habitat loss. and yet he is a definite symbol of the season.
He likes to forage on the ground looking for worms and other tasty titbits. He can be found in the garden and along hedgerows and is quite territorial to say the least. He will lose a lot of bodyfat in winter so be sure to put something out for him, well away from cats or anything that can hurt him.
His symbolism is very pertinent for us as he is associated with spirit visitors, turning up and acting sometimes out of character. Some have followed me along on my walks for a short distance. He has a beautiful voice also, although it is probably a war cry to any other robins to stay out of his territory, it sounds wonderful to our ears, on any cool winters’ morning.
Well we had spirit visitors last night and plenty of good song as we sang heartily at our beautiful healing service in Chawton. Thank you to all our readers, and the lighting of the advent candle by Sue. Barbara explained a little about advent, and then we had some thoughts shared by Rob and healing followed during the service. Thank you healers. Thank you all for a lovely serene evening and a little more time to visit with each other.
Prayer of the week
Please pray that more people in this world will begin to ask questions about the next life and so progress in understanding.
Calendar up later.
Have a beautiful week! Pause and enjoy the quiet moments of this season
We gathered last night on zoom as the evening got very chilly, and enjoyed beautiful readings, prayers and music. Thank you everybody. How fortunate we are to be inside and out of the elements as the temps dip down now in this place.
Please continue to pray for our carers and helpers of all life in this world. They ease a sometimes harsh world.
Sunday is our beautiful Christmas Healing Service in Chawton. A very special night.
Rob Harvey has written two more very interesting blogs, below is a little snippet on the topics but click the links below the snippets in order to read the full blogs:
Discovering the Continuity of Life Beyond Death In The Importance of Understanding Life After Death, the President of the Alton Christian Spiritualist Church reflects on how spiritual awareness shapes our understanding of passing. Through poignant examples from funeral services, the blog illustrates how belief in the continuation of life can transform grief into a sense of connection and peace. Whether you’re exploring these ideas for the first time or seeking reassurance that loved ones remain close, this blog offers a profound perspective on how spirituality bridges the gap between this world and the next.
Spiritual Connections That Transcend Worlds Those Who Come Back to Say Thank You shares the awe-inspiring moments when spirits reconnect to express gratitude. By creating a sacred atmosphere akin to a spiritual circle, the congregation experienced heartfelt reunions with loved ones, blurring the lines between the physical and spiritual realms. If you’ve ever wondered about the power of prayer, intention, and shared belief to foster extraordinary encounters, this blog offers a glimpse into the moving possibilities that await.
Both blogs invite readers to explore the deeper mysteries of life, death, and connection—perfect for anyone curious about the unseen yet ever-present bonds we share.
Our lovely effervescent Sarah Dorgan took the helm last night at short notice and shared beautiful thoughts and brought our lovely messages. Thank you Sarah! The evening was chaired by Alison Keogh.