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December 2015 Christmas in DFW-SRF "We in Self-Realization Fellowship believe in the true worship of Christ, the Christ in Spirit. The real celebration of Christmas is the realization within ourselves of Christ Consciousness.  "Self-Realization Fellowship has started the idea of devoting one day at Christmastime entirely to meditative worship of Christ and that idea shall never die. Each year at Christmastime there are strong vibrations of Christ Consciousness in the air. Those who are attuned by their devotion and by deep scientific meditation will receive in their own consciousness these vibrations of the universal Christ Mind that was in Jesus. "This is my wish: that you make every Christmas blessed by your own realization of the Christ Consciousness. Then we shall never be apart: whether in the body or not, we shall always celebrate this day together with our own Father. We in SRF have started a fire of true devotion to Christ that shall never be put out, that shall conflagrate this earth with a new illumination, and help to destroy war and misery in the holy flames of Self-realization. "One of the most encouraging signs of a spiritual rebirth in the world today is the increased willingness of Christians to observe the birth of Jesus by these long meditations and chanting meetings. This spiritual custom of Christmas meditation will in time be adopted by all Christians---I predict it." Our Beloved Guru-- Paramahansa Yogananda Self-Realization Fellowship Manual of Services All Day Christmas Meditation "The idea of an all-day Christmas meditation was really given to me by Christ, that he might do something for you. He wants to bless you, but his hands are tied if you are not receptive. He wants to come to you, but he can't if the portals of devotion, through which alone he can enter your life, are closed. Wherever he finds sincere souls, he tries to come to them; but how can he get in when the doors of calmness are shut and the latch of restlessness has locked up the soul? Yet if you meditate long and deeply, and call to Christ with all the love of your soul, removing all barriers of restlessness and doubt, you will find him willingly entering in. You will know the real meaning of joy of Christmas." Paramahansa Yogananda From A Christmas Message Winter 2008 Self-Realization Magazine ************* This year our All Day Meditation will be on December 19th. The meditation will begin at 10:00 am and continue until 5:00 pm. After 10:00 am no one will be permitted to enter the chapel once the meditation has begun. There will be an intermission at 1:30 pm for 20 minutes. It is requested that devotees plan to stay for the full meditation period. However, one may attend the first half and leave during the intermission if circumstances do not permit remaining for the entire meditation. Please do not plan to attend only the afternoon session as no one should be admitted for just the second half. These rules were instituted by Paramahansaji for the best possible conditions of calmness and attunement. He insisted that anyone with a cough or cold should not attend the meditation, but meditate at home. Please bring devotional offerings, called pranami, of fruit and a monetary donation. The fruit symbolizes the devotee's love and devotion for Christ, Krishna, and the line of SRF Gurus. The donation is a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness to the cause of Self-Realization Fellowship. Please arrive a little early so that you may become comfortably settled and calm before the meditation begins. You may bring a small cushion to sit on and an extra sweater or shawl for comfort. You may also come early and individually practice the Energization Exercises in India Hall before the meditation begins. Additional DFW Events in December 2015 *Saturday, December 26th--We will hold our regular 3 hour meditation from 9am-12:00pm. *Thursday, December 31st--New Year's Eve Meditation Service from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.       If possible please notify - coordinator@srfdallasfortworth.org - if you plan to attend.       This will give us an idea of attendance. Thank you.   *Sunday, December 20th & 27th--There will be no Sunday School. Texas and Mother Center News *Christmas 2015 Monastic Visit to Houston Center--December 17th-20th *The new SRF 2016 eCatalog is now available online. For the Latest Information on Activities and Services You can keep current on the Dallas Fort Worth Meditation Group activities and our services under News and Events and our Monthly Calendar on our local website:       http://www.srfdallasfortworth.org/ The entire website is a wonderful resource for members and anyone you may know who is interested in Self-Realization Fellowship and our local group. Link to our previous eNewsletters Dallas-Fort Worth Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship
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