When the happiest time of year is not that damn happy.

As some of you know I have the honor of facilitating an online community of spiritual practice and fellowship. I know it seems like just a silly, online gimmick but I have come to know this time and “place” as quite real and deeply moving.

Friends, it seems that we are indeed in a dark valley. We gather tonight not to pretend the darkness is not real but to acknowledge the depth of our struggle and to hope in community for the coming light.

If you are feeling lonely, lost, hopeless or hurting, we hope to step aside an hour with you. If your cup of joy overflows this season, please know your presence will be a gift to those whose “happiest time of the year” is really not all that damn happy.

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