"Radiating Grace"

                                                  Discovering & Exploring "Dances of Universal Peace"           I first learned about "Dances of Universal Peace" when I was studying at Unity Village and a classmate who was used to participating invited a group of us to attend and participate in "Dances."  They were being held in an area of Kansas City, MO so  we went there. I discovered circle dances which were accompanied by guitar etc. and chanted/sung in various languages.          We first walked the floor in a circle and then formed  a circle holding hands, palms up   on one  side and down on the other.  There were times we dropped  hands, formed a second  circle or did separate movements. The movements were taught as  as well as the chant/songs.   Everyone was involved and it turned out that "Dances" were  international, so no matter  where you were in the world, "Dances" were the same  songs and movements.              I espe

                                 SEASONS OF CHRISTMASES PAST                                   by Desiree de Angelise                                                 Memories begin with the fragrant pine scent of a real tree, strings of cranberries, popcorn and often hand-made paper chains as well as lights and ornaments.  It is interesting that while I only was thinking of the "dollhouse" Christmas, the one in San Francisco and Kansas City as I began writing this, so many more came to mind. As a very young child, about three, we lived in Northern California in a small house one house away from the Seahorns.  I don't remember much specifically about the Seahorns' Christmas; however I do remember their tree, decorations and their Catholic traditions.  Raymond, their son, was my playmate and we lived directly across from the City Park with its rose gardens, swings etc. and as I have written, Jay, was a special infuence in my life and gave me unconditional love. A