Be ever new, happy you

this weekend my 5 day yoga/meditation class begins, and i'm really looking forward to it. it is run by a group called "the art of living foundation" and the only thing i know is that the leader wrote this amazing article, which as i said to J. is clearly a version of our "operation moonbeam" manifesto!

"Abiding in the self you become the valentine for the whole world. Spirit is the valentine of matter, and matter is the valentine of spirit. They are made for each other. They uphold each other. If you do not respect the spirit, then matter is not pleased. If you honour the spirit then you will care for the world, and when you care for the world it will take care of you.

You are the Christmas tree. At the time of year when no tree bears anything, it has many gifts to offer. A Christmas tree bears the gifts and the lights you are carrying in your life are for others. Anyone who comes to you, you offer them your gifts. When you show kindness, your true nature comes into play... "