It is that time of year again...
It is that time of year again, and the holidays are right around
the corner. There is that sweater that you have to get for Dad,
the special scarf for Aunt Martha, cookies to bake, lights need
to be put up, decorate the tree, office Christmas party, so many
things to do and so little time.
This is such a wonderful, joyous time of year for most people,
but there are still those that find this the most lonely and
depressing season of all. It is said that more suicides occur
during the holidays due to depression and loneliness. Do you
know of someone that is single and alone, no family to share the
holidays? Invite them to share the holidays with you and your
family, gather friends for dinner or a party. There are so many
reasons for all of us to be thankful for at this time of year
and above all we must remember what the season represents. It
has become so commercialized in the last few decades that we
forget that, YES, it is a time for celebration, but not of
giving and receiving gifts; it is the celebration of the birth
of Jesus Christ.
As the holidays rapidly approach, some find that loneliness and
depression takes over their lives. STOP! No pity parties this
year, do something for someone else, volunteer your time, go to
your local homeless shelter and work the serving line, fullfill
a needy childs christmas wish, visit the elderly in a nursing
home. The rewards and gratification you will receive from your
ourpouring will wash away the depression and the sadness you
feel for you are giving of yourself unselfishly.
Here is a thought, look in your closet, is there a coat you
don't wear anymore.....donate it, do you have some extra cash, a
christmas bonus maybe, donate to your local foodbank, be
fruitful this season, share what you have and even what you
don't have, for the greatest give of all is love, and whatever
you do this season, you have love to give and to share, spread
it near and far and watch as the angels shine down upon you and
fill your heart with joy. YOU, can be the light in someone elses
life this year and in turn you may find the light in yours. Sad
and lonely as this time of year may be for some, remember, there
are those that have far less than you, and the sadness that
fills their lives is the lack of daily survival necessities.
Give hilariously, laugh in the face of sadness for happiness and
joy comes from sharing with others. Share your heart and your
love and whatever else you can give, for whatever you give, you
will get in return.
"We not only live among men, but there are airy hosts, blessed
spectators, sympathetic lookers-on, that see and know and
appreciate our thoughts and feelings and acts." Henry Ward
Beecher
Happy Holidays To All and may the blessings of the season fill
your life, your heart and your home.