🎄Christmas 2025. It’s been quite a year. As a US citizen, I am troubled and confused by our political leaders, disheartened by the behavior of many of my fellow Americans. However, as a woman of faith, I am encouraged through the daily guidance of my Spirit Guides. I could rail against the darkness, but I see the greater productivity of compassionate action to create the world I want to see.
My personal path to Divinity is as a follower of Jesus the Christ. Aspiring to uniting with Christ Consciousness and being a Light Unto the World is my daily goal. One of the ways I spread that Light, is through my meditations. I am amazed to see the daily downloads across the globe.
In this holiday season, I offer this Christmas Meditation, recalling treasured memories and encountering the Heavenly Host celebrating God’s Grace through the birth of Jesus on earth.
Merry Christmas and Bright Blessings in the coming New Year! ❤️Dana
You may say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope someday you’ll join us And the world will live as one
John Lennon asked us to Imagine. “Imagine all the people, living life in peace….No need for greed or hunger….Nothing to kill or die for….Imagine all the people, sharing all the world.” His anthem continues to stir our hearts because we remain so far from his imaginings of peace on earth.
Sean Ono Lennon, son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, won an Academy Award for helping produce a touching eleven-minute animated film, War is Over. The message is simple, but profound, peace will happen when the humanity comes together as one. While current events may seem that message is an impossible dream, my work with Spiritual Awakenings International gives me hope for the future. Indeed, people from over 100 countries come together monthly to share Spiritually Transformative Experiences and discover our common humanity.
Despite the headlines of cruelty, chaos, and calamity, there is a rising Spirit of Unity supported by compassionate action. I invite you to watch War is Over and be inspired to choose peace. Which reminds me of the song we sing every week at Unity Church of Hawaii:
Let There Be Peace on Earth, and Let it Begin with me
The holidays can be filled with fun and joy. But they can also be overwhelming with too many things to do and not enough time to do them. Not to mention, squeezing tight budgets and dealing with dysfunctional family issues.
Here’s a calming meditation especially for women feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands. Navigate the River of Life with the aid of your Guardian Angel and enjoy this season with smooth sailing.
Bright blessings,
Dana
Look for this and other calming meditations on the Sleep Meditations page.
There’s trouble at the North Pole! After five hundred years of snow, ice and polar bears, Mrs. Claus is ready for a change. But dear old Santa is pretty set in his ways. She may have to take drastic measures. Aloha Santa gives a merry new spin on the beloved Christmas characters with a fun verse and bright, charming illustrations.
Ho! Ho! Ho! and Mele Kalikimaka! It’s the time of year to share one of my favorite books, ALOHA SANTA. The book reminds me of the years I sang with the Na Leo Lani Chorus of Sweet Adelines in Honolulu. What a wonderful time we had spreading the Spirit of Aloha across Oahu. Aloha Santa began as a performance verse I created for a Christmas show. After hearing it, chorus members encouraged me to turn it into a children’s book.
Thanks to the wonderful artist, Jaana Baker, the story came alive through her illustrations. Aloha Santais a read-aloud family tradition for many families. Perhaps you can make it one of yours!
ALOHA SANTA is available at Amazon in both paperback and eBook. Order HERE today to spread the Aloha Spirit with your family and friends!
Nature feels magical in Santa Cruz County, CA. The sentinel redwood trees spearing into the skies and the protected marine reserve filled with sea life in the coastal waters provide rich opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors of Northern California. October and November are the months of the highly anticipated return of the monarch butterflies as part of their amazing migration from Mexico to Canada through several generations every year.
I’m fortunate to live only a half hour from a popular monarch destination, Natural Bridges State Park. The park provides a beautiful beach along with wooded hiking trails lined with eucalyptus trees and other plants that thrive in the area. A wooden path winds in a glade where the monarchs congregate. Seeing them flutter about makes me think of forest fairies.
On a recent Saturday morning I awakened and felt nudged to head down to Natural Bridges. I was given a clear image of the excellent parking spot I would grab, which made me laugh. Sure, I believe in miracles, but getting the #3 spot on the coveted side street parking lane seemed impossible. Nevertheless, I got up, breakfasted, and headed down the mountain to the beach. The parking was bumper to bumper, as usual, but I tested my vision and drove all the way to the front and, shockingly, nabbed space #3! The magic was definitely on.
Even though there were plenty of cars and folks down at the beach, along the monarch trail I was by myself, feeling led by Spirit every step of the way. Especially exciting was a whisper to look up. High in a eucalyptus tree sat a large, tufted ear great horned owl. We stared at each other for a long time until I finally moved on. What a gift! (The owl in first pic is a representation.)
Great Horned OwlMonarch ButterflyButterfly flowersAngel Guide FeatherMonarch walkwayNatural Bridges
I’d been asking my guides for inspiration for a new meditation. Ask and ye shall receive! I enjoyed the magical experience. I hope the meditation that came from it is inspiring and uplifting to those who listen.Meet Your Spirit Guide on the Monarch Trail will also be available on the Planet Meditations page.
