To the east comes the deep red light,
Triumph rising with the sun,
Full with the miracle of life,
Creative power within the light,
Daily renewal.
Sacred hoop, sacred life, let us greet you,
Heal our wounds, make us new.
Open your hearts, oh woman and man! Now let your great and wise and powerful be as the poor and foolish little ones:
unembarrassed to receive the incredible Gift, and not knotted in guilt over your lack of worth, and not struggling to "earn" what cannot be deserved, but just simply, joyfully accepting of all that is given so humbly and gladly in Love.
~ from ENCOUNTERS AT BETHLEHEM by Jean J. Andersen