A ray of light travels into a chamber, illuminating a spiral motif representing a vortex for the dead in completion of their journey from this world into the „other world“.
The phenomenon at an ancient site in Newgrange, Ireland, is thought to date back 2800 BC and occurs every year on December 21st, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere.
At Stonehenge, in the United Kingdom, another ancient site from the Bronze Age, the sun rises behind the entrance of a stone circle illuminating the Centre.
The lives of ancient cultures were closely intertwined with the laws of nature and the transition of the seasons and were elaborately celebrated in ritual and religious ceremony.
Modern man’s disconnect from nature and spiritual essence appears to be at the root of much of today‘s confusion and mental instability. Our modern versions of Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving are a poor reflection of their original spiritual meaning.
The celebration of the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, comes just after the winter solstice, representing victory over darkness, rebirth, and hope over fear.
The hope of the guiding star
The guiding star that led the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus, represents hope, divine guidance, and the birth of a significant spiritual event, signifying the arrival of a special and transformative moment.
The celebration of the birth of Christ is associated with an annual inner spiritual rebirth of the “Christ within“
The ancient Mystics refer to each individual having a divine and spiritual essence connected to a higher consciousness.
In Christianity, it may be linked to the belief that Christ’s spirit resides within believers, guiding and influencing their thoughts, actions, and spiritual journey.
Connecting to the spiritual essence
In a broader sense, it can be found in various spiritual and philosophical traditions that emphasize inner enlightenment and connection to a higher reality.
The “Buddha Nature“ has the optimistic view that every individual can attain enlightenment through spiritual practice and awareness.
Defilements and obscurations that prevent enlightenment are considered temporary and removable.
The time between Christmas and New Year – a time symbolizing the transition from the old to the new – is of particular spiritual significance.
Whatever negative experience, loss and trauma you have experienced this year this quiet space can be spent for inner reflection and contemplation.
What addictive thoughts and beliefs are holding you back? What things are distracting you? What relationships are pulling you down into a lower vibrational field?
When the old can be released the path into the gateway of spiritual renewal and purpose opens.
Reino Gevers – Author – Mentor – Speaker
P.S. I’m excited to announce the release of my latest book, “The Turning of the Circle: Embracing Nature’s Wisdom for Purposeful Living.” If you enjoy it, you might also be interested in my previous works, “Deep Walking for Body, Mind and Soul” and “Walking on Edge: A Pilgrimage to Santiago.” You can find all of these titles at reputable bookstores near you.
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Das Ende der Verbindung zwischen Menschen und Natur kam auch aus der Idee der katholischen Kirche, dass sich der Mensch die Welt zum Untertan machen sollte. Somit wurde negiert, dass der Mensch ein Teil der Welt sei. Er sei Herr der Welt, so der Gedanke. Die Ideen der Menschen vor der Einführung, oder auch dem vor dem Sieg des römisch- katholischen Kulturimperialismus, wurden als Blödsinn vertrottelter Heiden gebrandmarkt, so habe ich es in der KATHOLISCHEN Grundschule auch noch gelernt. Nur geglaubt habe ich es nie. Meiner evangelisch-spirituellen Oma und meinem sozialistischen Opa sei Dank!
Es ist ein weitverbreitete Irrglaube, dass der Mensch sich die Welt zum Untertan machen sollte. Gemeint ist in Wirklichkeit sich von der Anhaftung an den Dingen zu befreien. Die Natur ist Ausdruck des Schöpfers und somit haben wir die Verpflichtung sie zu bewahren und zu behüten. Das ist Sinn des menschlichen Daseins.