READY… "We only need to
open our eyes to see the gifts that abound all around us. These are the simple
joys in life." ~ Genevieve Gerard
AIM… Christmas. It brings out the “merry” in people. It brings out the “humbug” in people. It reminds us of the missing pieces in our
lives. It gives us a skip in our
step. It makes us feel like a child
again. It makes us long for the warmth
and connection of family. It gives us
hope.
Christmas
is so many things to each one of us. But
today, I am overwhelmed with feelings that I need to share that I know, are
meant just for you, this Christmas. I
need to remind you to forget about all the wrappings, and gifts, and cookies,
and perfect decorations, and making sure you invited all the right people. I need to remind you to take a moment to
breathe. Stand still. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Breathe in the smells of Christmas. Breathe in the peace of the season. Breathe in the opportunity to rest and
reflect. Now, as you open your eyes, commit to finding joy in a simple moment this
Christmas weekend. Jesus was a mere
babe. A tiny wonder. An explosion of joy wrapped in a simple package. Look for the simple moments of joy that
will explode in your heart this year.
They will become special memories for you every Christmas. That one, simple joyful moment will allow you
to recognize and treasure the true meaning of love, hope, laughter, promise and
peace. Those joys are the real gems at
the heart of Christmas spirit.
Simple Joys. So easy.
So necessary. So priceless.
Merry Christmas, my friends!
FIRE!
Promise yourself you will look for and recognize your simple moment
of joy this Christmas. When you discover
it, breathe in deeply so you can capture all the nuances of the senses as the
joy envelopes your heart. See, you’re
smiling! That’s real joy!!
Be
Excellent!
Lori