I have never quite understood those individuals who dislike the holidays. I comprehend a great many of their complaints . . . over commercialism, business, hectic schedule, family pressure, religious differences . . . but whether or not to embrace a reason to celebrate the finest qualities we have as human beings, that seems to be a no-brainer to me.
Christmas is whatever it is in your heart, in your mind. No one can make it anything else for you.
For me, Christmas is a time to celebrate out loud how I feel about life. To express through gifts, sharing, singing, food, laughter, dancing . . . how much I love and appreciate the abundance I enjoy. It is a time to convey gratitude and kindness, to love from the most compassionate part of my soul.
My challenge to everyone, myself included, is to stop and breathe and, for a moment, set aside the schedule, the commotion, the to-do lists and have tos. Breathe in the sweet kindness that dwells in each of us. Breathe in the giving, compassionate heart the beats in your chest. Breathe in the wave of tenderness and tolerance that lies just below the hustle and bustle around you. We find what we are looking for in this world. Look for the goodness, the charity, the kindness. What is this season to you? Make it just that . . .
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