December, 2009

Its the holiday season once again and “home for the holidays” takes on such an enormous feeling of warmth and joy. The next few weeks will be filled with the little things that makes us smile and hearts tug spontaneously.

Each year, we all celebrate, reflect, and become just a little softer and a little kinder. I like to think we all categorically reflect on Christmas past, believing in magic, gorging on cookies, ripping open presents on Christmas morning and talk ourselves out of the cynicism that tends to come with age.

Its another difficult year for many because of the recession, that’s no doubt. Some will struggle, some will feel overwhelmed and others will question what to believe. Depending on your spirituality, wouldn’t it seem that the many that may face challenges are the purest reflection of what the holiday season should mean? Joseph worried terribly, he and Mary made a journey to an unknown destination and capped it all off by birthing a child. Somehow, it was all okay. Hmph.

Do you believe? I want to and hope you do too. Enjoy the magic and mystery of the season thru your children’s eyes and with your adult experiences. This season is the most important time to pick your behavior in spite of your feelings. You may find YOURSELF on a journey to an unknown destination and who knows what celebration may lie in store.

As Andy Rooney once said, “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.”

Happy Holidays to you and yours,
Angela McFarland
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