Now is the time…

Those who follow my blog may have notice a trend in the recent poems I posted. This time of year for me is extremely annoying. I truly hate shopping, buying meaningless gifts for people I hardly know, and battling other shoppers for a spot in the isle. This is one of the reasons why I make all my holiday gifts.

Anyway, No matter what faith you follow, peace, love, joy, charity, and simple decency is something we all appreciate. This time of year serves as a reminder of these important things. I always find it funny how it is these very things that seem to get tossed out people's car windows as they shop, and interact with one another.

This time of year is meant for peace and joy not chaos and hassle. As I shopped for my families groceries today I was very aware at how rude people acted and how inconsiderate people are to one another. So as I shopped, I made a choice. I chose embody the true meaning of this season. I chose to smile at people as the approached. I chose to be happy no matter the number of times I was treated unfairly. I chose to take control of my thoughts and actions.

After a while the effect really began to take hold. I felt great, despite the physical pain I felt in my hip and back. When I realized what I was doing for myself I naturally took the process further. I began to forgive and feel love and compassion for those who have wronged me in the past. My heart was light and my creativity burst forth. Yes, this is the true meaning of this season. I thought, "How selfish of me to be happy and forgive. YES! This is the very gift I should give myself. Happiness, inner freedom, and peace. Very selfish of me indeed!"

Now is the time when we should practice the message of joy, forgiveness, charity, and fellowship.

Now is the time when we should extend our hand to those who we have cast aside.

Now is the time to forgive, love, and find peace.

Many Blessings to you and yours this season! My wish for you this season is that you own your happiness and joy!