Yeah, Dr. T., like we really needed to hear that!
Is that what you thought? Did your mind race to the shopping you may have left
to do, or decorating that stills needs to be done, or perhaps even last minute
travel arrangements to spend time over the holidays with loved ones?
Or, did a totally different scenario arise? You
might be one of the people who love the holiday and just can’t wait for
Christmas morning. You may be thinking about the joy of spending time surrounded
by lights, decorations, festive food and holiday music.
Of course, you might practice a non-Christian
tradition or religion that doesn’t include the celebration of Christmas, or an
atheist that isn’t about to buy into the commercialism now associated with the
supposed birth of a man whose father you don’t believe in.
Sure looks a lot different than a Hallmark
commercials these days, doesn’t it? There are two ways to
really look at this as far as I can see. One way is to enjoy the spirit of the
Christmas season regardless of your personal beliefs about the holiday and
endeavor to spread those feelings throughout the coming year. The other is to
simply let go of anxiety about the holiday (whether that’s caused by shopping
and/or financial concerns, or if you just can’t stomach one more jolly man in a
bad Santa costume).
I invite you to decide now to have the rest of the
month be the happiest and most magical time you’ve ever experienced. Not
because people are saying that’s the way you should feel. But rather because
you have the opportunity to do just that 365 days per year. We do not have to
be affected by holidays, weather, rude drivers or the actions of politicians.
We have the ability to affect change in our lives every day simply by making it
our intention to do so.
I think I’m going to go about making this the
happiest day in my life, being kind to everyone I meet and know that I am
supported by the universe in having an amazing life. What will you make today
into, as well as the twenty days left till Christmas?
In Spirit, Truth and Playfulness,
Terry
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