It's That Time Of Year

We're (those of us who celebrate it) about 6 days from Christmas. To me, the most wonderful time of year. Not because of the materialistic aspects that some consider the only reason to celebrate, but because of the spiritual foundation that this holiday to me is all about. I've noticed that myself and others are usually in a better mood, more compassionate, giving, caring and understanding around this time of the season. (I have a theory about this too. As children most of us were told that Santa has his "Naughty and Nice List", and some where in the back of our conscious we are still trying to make right the rest of our year's misgivings and mis-happenings to get on the better half of that list. Not that we still believe in Santa, its just somewhere in us to try and be better people around this time.)


But hey, I'm not complaining, anytime or anything that makes us bring forth these qualities is a good idea to me. Christmas isn't the only holiday that presents these ideas and actions, but it is the one that is most popularly celebrated around the world. Wouldn't it be great if it came more than once a year though? I know the that Capitalist would be ecstatic and it might help stimulate the economy, but those are just secondary reasons. The celebration of Christ and the spreading of His message of Love and Forgiveness is the highlight that seems so appealing to me. 


Anything, rather if it is Christianity based or whatever religion(s) one might believe in that spreads the messages of Love, Hope, Acceptance, Tolerance, Forgiveness, Compassion, and Understanding are all right in my book and I want to embrace them with open arms and an open heart. So tis the season for all those things. May we all not only find them in the journeys are we on, but may we all embrace them and have them flood over so we can share them and bestow them upon others that might share our journeys and cross our paths. Help spread those messages, and show them year round, not just when the holiday season comes. 


So Happy Holidays everyone! I hope everyone gets what they want, and maybe a few things extra. ;) (What?, I'm just trying to help out the economy...lol)