{"id":10378,"date":"2013-12-11T14:12:49","date_gmt":"2013-12-11T22:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.msia.org\/newdayherald\/?p=10378"},"modified":"2013-12-11T14:12:49","modified_gmt":"2013-12-11T22:12:49","slug":"wisdom-keepers-christmas-class-in-the-home-of-the-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msia.org\/newdayherald\/archives\/10378-wisdom-keepers-christmas-class-in-the-home-of-the-travelers","title":{"rendered":"Wisdom Keepers Christmas Class in the Home of the Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sweet smiles, giggles, and children telling Christmas jokes around the Christmas tree settled our precious Wisdom Keepers before they called in the Light for Christmas Class at Prana<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The highlight of the day was when our dear Traveler<\/a>, John Morton<\/a>, came to bless us with his presence<\/b>. What started out as a few children, by the end of the day, grew into a full house of guests.<\/p>\n

Class started with calling in the Light<\/a>. A small lesson on the meaning of Christmas Symbols followed. It was explained that the ever green tree is present to represent us.\u00a0 The pine tree continues to stay green and fresh throughout the winter\u2019s snows. It\u00a0 reminds us that we are a Soul<\/a> that never dies. The lights on the tree tell us that we are God\u2019s Light. The lights remind us to keep our love \u201cShining Bright with All Our Might.\u201d Then the symbol of the ornaments was revealed. \u00a0It was explained that they are the kind acts of loving we decorate our lives with so we become very beautiful just like the lovely Christmas tree.\u00a0 Finally, the children were enlightened with the true meaning of Santa. He is a symbol of unconditional loving. He gives and never expects anything in return, and he always includes everyone.<\/p>\n

The best part of the day was next. John came forward to give each child a blessing<\/a>.\u00a0 He pointed out that blessings are good things we get, and he encouraged each child to think of something they wanted. John said he would give the blessings on a \u201c10\u201d count down. Enthusiastically, the children counted to 10 and received a blessing.<\/p>\n

Next, John had each child come forward\u00a0 to speak into the microphone an idea of a kind act they could do as an ornament they could decorate themselves with. Children lined up, came forward \u00a0and spoke a loving act. After sharing, John then presented each one personally with a blessed angel pin with a red heart jewel. Having some left over, John let big kids also get into the action. Many wonderful ideas about practical acts of loving came forward from parents who also received a blessed pin from John. Several\u00a0 \u201cI am a Wisdom Keeper\u201d necklaces were given to children who had not received them at the book signing. When presenting the necklace to them, John encouraged the child to make wise choices since that is what a Wisdom Keeper does.<\/p>\n

Following John\u2019s wonderful sharing, the children went into the dining area to roll beeswax candles. They brought them back with them to the Christmas tree room where they were lit while singing \u201cThis Great Light of Mine,\u201d \u201cI Am the Light,\u201d and \u00a0\u201cI Am a Wisdom Keeper\u201d led\u00a0 by Matt Van Fossun with his guitar.<\/p>\n

Following this, the children and parents worked together making craft gifts. Children painted toy chests, geckoes, cars, turtle banks, toy Christmas soldiers, and ceramic ornaments. Snowmen bracelets were beaded, \u00a0and wooden boats were built.<\/p>\n

After much fun being creative, the children moved back around the Christmas tree for Christmas Caroling. Matt\u2019s vibrant voice lead a great group of songs like \u201cRudolph\u201d and \u201cSilent Night.\u201d\u00a0 Even Matt\u2019s sight dog seemed to be enjoying \u00a0the selections.<\/p>\n

Suddenly bells were heard. Santa\u00a0 had landed on the roof of Prana and was coming down the stairs unexpectedly. Great cheers and much excitement burst out as Santa was welcomed. AfterSanta sat down in a big chair, fit for a Santa, he gave some solid advice, passed out toys and led everyone in \u201cWe Wish You a Merry Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Delicious potluck desserts filled happy tummies while parents enjoyed tea, coffee and sweets.<\/p>\n

John-Roger<\/a> must have smiled on our beautiful young Wisdom Keepers as they were caring, sharing, and loving in the joy of the wisdom of the heart.
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