Our soul is our God source, that spark whose filaments of light contain all the grace, wisdom, and beauty of how life is meant to be lived. No matter how clouded the consciousness of our minds may become, every cell within us continues to shine, reflecting the original instructions of the omnipresent om of creation.

For many people, the holiday season isn't only a time of good cheer. It can also bring added stress from family get-togethers, money pressures, and the increased use of caffeine, alcohol, and other drugs. If you are susceptible to anger overloads, you may want to post the following article on your refrigerator door, to help you create a more peaceful holiday season and coming New Year.

By adding the universal year 1999 (1+9+9+9=28) to the 12th month of December, we come up with the vibration of 40/4. The 40/4 month is about practical accomplishment on the physical plane. This month the challenge is to develop single-pointed focus and concentration.

When I snapped the photograph gracing our final cover of 1999, I was at 11,000 feet, looking south toward the highest mountain in North America. When I first took off, I watched as the human-made features of my terrestrial world grew smaller, and I felt like I was soaring with the eagles.