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Less than a week to go…and no Christmas Spirit?
Categories: Pre-Post, Transformations
I am so glad I’ve hedged my bets and only told 28 people about this blog (actually I told another friend about it earlier this week, so I should start saying 29). I really had no idea that staying motivated to writing a single posting per week would present a challenge. 
Perhaps it is my desire to shy away from any subject or comment that could breach the privacy of family members or be misinterpreted by colleagues or my employer (all of which I’m sure I’ve already violated accidentally).
Perhaps it is because I wanted to spend the first few months posting personal items just to get them off my chest while I learn the “ropes” of WordPress.
It might also be because the pace of work has been incredibly hectic for the past 6-8 weeks and I haven’t made time for much else.
Nevertheless, I haven’t allocated enough energy to do more than list hundreds of future topics that I hope to eventually tackle in this forum. I will stick with my intention of starting fresh in January, but for now there are more pressing matters!
It seems this year is more difficult than prior years in getting into the “spirit” of Christmas. While I promise not to impose on others religious beliefs, I can share a little tidbit of how some transitions don’t always come easily.
Those that know me well also know I am Christian and thus celebrate this holiday season in a special manner. Not unlike every other religious holiday around the world it means something different to each of us.
Following a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration that has historically been a family reunion of sorts for most folks, December 25th comes close behind and since it includes the commercialism of every retail establishment, you can’t escape it.
The challenge, however, is to keep this holiday in perspective and not let it get lost in the process.
The best reflection of the God I know is revealed in the feeling of giving. Finding, making or providing a gift to someone you love is a terrific way to celebrate the ultimate Gift from God. As a Christian, this is a time of celebration.
In reality, however, a celebratory mindset requires preparation. My experience has shown you must take the time and energy to prepare yourself. When things around us work AGAINST a celebratory mood it means we must spend even more energy to do this correctly. The economy, your job, your relationships with family & friends, your disagreements, your dreams & aspirations, your school work….virtually every part of our lives impact our ability to focus, keep things in perspective and control our mood.
Take time. Make time for yourself this Christmas season. Don’t let anything stand between you and this celebration.
Now, I’m off to heed my own advice.
Merry Christmas!
PS: My New Years Resolution posting is next.
