I used to think I was part of the save the world team. I wanted to help heal as many people (and animals) as I could. I could feel the pain, the injustice, the suffering - and sometimes I would forget I could not take it all on by myself. That belief eventually evolved into realizing that I am part of a team - I am not the only one who wants to save the world. There are millions of us. It is not all on my shoulders. What a relief. But I was still stuck in the linear thinking that because there is suffering in the world, that I had to carry it and suffer also.

Then I started to realize that, paradoxically, the happier I am - the more I help to create happiness on ... READ MORE

A friend sent this link out for Christmas, 2011 (thank you Radha!). 

When I made time to watch & listen, I was astounded at how my body reacted. I slowed down (from the craziness and overwhelm of the season). My breathing slowed, I could feel the peace. I smiled at the beauty of our earth. I felt present in my body. Ahhhh - we all need more of this.

The Great Bell Chant (The End of Suffering) from R Smittenaar on Vimeo.

Is there any better gift than to feel peace, feel love, feel present, feel good (God)?

Please comment and share how you feel while watching this lovely video.