Being so much immersed into the material world and its civilization, sometimes it is so easy to pass Christmas season without making any sense. This is a good time to begin to ask what really makes Christmas. Thoughts of Christmas, necessarily, are a reflection of an individual’s own experiences as one follows a passage through life. The thoughts of joy and giving seem especially joined at Christmastime.
Thoughts of joy lead to thoughts of giving. Christmas, in spite of all the efforts of those who would destroy the joy, remains the season of giving.
The spirit of giving, particularly at Christmas, is one of personal fulfillment. It matters not the value of the gift; it is the thought of giving that provides the fulfillment.
Christmas is also a time to celebrate the gift of life to children everywhere.
But how many of you have the Christmas cheer? Spending time with the family, shopping with them, walking around town enjoying the beautiful lights that illuminate everything all around the town, listening to Christmas carols and going to church for midnight mass; are these included in your schedule? Or is it business as usual, late hours at work, business meetings, and deadlines, entertaining clients. Is this life or living? I seriously doubt it. I know many who cannot get away from this stronghold.
I know one family who father work till midnight, mother work late too. The only child in the family spends most of his time with grandparents. They are caught up in the world of money and career. What a pathetic life to live. Is this called family?
Get a reality check; Life is too short to just let it go by.
I know I am definitely blessed by a great wife and two wonderful kids. They make sure they take care of their parents and most of all help the needy. Did you know being generous is an attitude too, so have an attitude of giving.
Many say time is money, but I say time is life, so live it today!
Merry Chirstmas.
