Jingle Bell Disorder
the doing, the undoing and the overdoing of Christmas
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Christmas is typically portrayed with a traditional, happy family sitting by the fireplace or at a perfectly set table. The twinkling reindeer on the roof with a cascade of Christmas decorations and the background Christmas music complete the picture. These images become imprinted on our hearts from an early age but do not necessarily correspond with our current experiences.
This picture although lovely, may appeal to some but appears to be out of sync with many as the relentless call of the soul requests something more meaningful. There appears to be a deep-rooted desire in our humanness to create a life based on love for others, for self as well as a desire to connect to something greater than ourselves. There also seems to be a deep desire for validation, dignity and respect as well as an innate cry to sustain the beauty of our natural environment. At the very bases of each heartbeat there seems to be a cry for things to make sense. If these elements are not present as a way of life it is difficult to incorporate a sense of order in a celebration of Christmas.
There is no time like Christmas to experience the wild chase of the material world running counter intuitive to the intended values of the season. Even though we have long discovered the material world does not satisfy the soul, the season seems to provide amnesia of sorts to this knowing. This amnesia sets up an underlying disconnect between our real Christmas, our life and what our soul requires. This book attempts to transform this disconnect by discovering the mystical elements that unites a life of spiritual integrity.
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When is a celebration a celebration? Jingle Bell Disorder explores ways to add more jingle to our daily lives. It is about discovering the key elements of Christmas and integrating them as a way to live. By living connected to one’s spirit on a daily basis, a Christmas celebration can be a seamless, sensible celebration. This book explores ways to live our lives connected to our spirits, so it becomes natural to live with increased peace, love, and joy. Peace can seem as illusive as a butterfly in the forest. Everyone is looking for ways to hold on to it and experience more of it. This book explores ways of ordering our lives to make allowance for peace as an expanded way to live a more peaceful existence. Throughout the book there is an invitation to journey from Jingle Bell Disorder to Jingle Bell Order. When one arrives at Jingle Bell Order, life becomes full of wonder and awe. It is like a living heaven on earth. Everyone brings their own unique gifts to the table. Giving is a way of life. In JBO, everyone tingles and jingles with pure delight. Backcover illustrated by Lisa Lavoie www.lalatopia.com lisa@lalatopia.com
About the Author
Jean-Marie Denning is a personal empowerment facilitator that inspires others to live their best lives. She is a generalist by nature with a keen interest in matters of the heart and spirit. She captures moments and relays them through her writing as a way to encourage harmonic co-existence. She has written three other books: Three Lives, Once Was Enough and Building a Heart.