filling ourselves with light

Sammy and I were looking down at the ground beneath us, talking. We discussed the plants, and how they were withering away, the rocks, and how far we could throw them, and how warm it was for November! I then drifted off in my own thoughts about the upcoming holidays. Sometimes it's easy to get swept up in the rush and push of gifting and parties. I realized that really, what Christ has to share with us is "light". On Christmas day a bright light filled the sky, illuminating the manger. Jesus said: "I am the light of the world". So how do we fill ourselves with light? Close your eyes and visualize for a moment the purest love and bliss you can imagine. Imagine this feeling is directly in the heart center. Now as you identify with this love, feel this light spread out, like a wave reaching all facets of your being. If we meditate on filling ourselves with light daily, especially during the Holiday season, our love and compassion grow exponentially. As we continue on with our lives, with our hardships and pain, with our joy and growth, reflect on how you can be a light to yourself and others. Does this affect your daily chores? Can a simple thought, like "being filled with light" really make a difference? I am reminded of the folk song..."This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine"