Those of us who knew Brother Asaiah (who left his body in 2000) were changed by his love and dedication to everyone who lived in our “Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea.” It helps us to remember his love by his words in this season of love.

• “Place thy soul before the great cosmic fireplace this Christmas night and it shall be filled to overflowing with wisdom and pure love. Let balance and equilibrium be thy gift from Santa Claus.”

• “It came upon a midnight clear,

The beautiful Christ did whisper in my ear,

‘I am the light of thy struggling soul.

The true church is thine own heart, body, mind and soul.’”

“Look not to mangers and lonely tombs

I am the beginning from the Great Mother’s womb

So dance and sing with great joy and glee

Be assured that I dance with thee.’”