Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Beneath the trappings

The holiday season is full of hustle and bustle. We stress ourselves out to make the season bright. In the midst of this, what is important can be missed.

Beneath the trappings you will find the people. More precious than presents is just to be present. In the stillness, one learns to cherish each moment.

We are the gift that can continually give. Things lose their luster, but hearts shine even when they beat no more. Time passes, but the love remains.

No one is an island in this sea of humanity. It is easy to forget there are bridges between us. Families are provided, while one's friends are discovered.

Do not let the differences become cause for division. We can either pull together or be pulled apart. Connections broken cannot always be mended.

This is the one life we have. These are the people we have been blessed with. If we do not appreciate what is given, we will come to mourn its loss.

4 comments:

  1. Christmas is barely noticeable as most everyone has to contend with business being open and such.

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    1. Unfortunately, the holiday was not treated as such. The lure of a few sales was too strong. People were sacrificed for the sake of profit.

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  2. The spirit of Christmas is lost with the commercialization of it all. People stress over things that do not matter and forget what really does.

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    1. We cannot change what they do. However, we can remember what is most important and act accordingly. It cannot be taken if we refuse to let it go.

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