TIS THE SEASON
I am enjoying this Saturday all alone. Looking outside and realizing that I can be happy anywhere I sit. The day is bright, and Christmas is on its way. Christmas season used to be the happiest season for me. I loved the pomp and circumstance of the decorations, the television shows, the gatherings, the happiness. I have not really enjoyed this time of year for a few years now because it is has become more of a chore. Is has gotten way to commercialized. Is this what Christmas is supposed to be for adults, just a chore. A chore to decorate, a chore to purchase gifts, a chore to enjoy the fanfare, etc.?
It has been years since I really enjoyed shopping for a gift. You see I used to painstakingly look for just the right gift and enjoyed seeing people open them and watch their reaction. But life was getting in the way of my enjoying these simple pleasures. The burden of life was too much. I am so glad I found this ACA program to lift this burden. I am in a much better position to enjoy Christmas and life in general. This program has revealed to me that I have choices and I am choosing to create a different version of Christmas than what I have been presented with over a lifetime. I am not sure what that looks like today, but it starts with giving to those that are less fortunate and show them that there is kindness and humanity in the world.
At work, we sponsored a local charity. There were stars on a Christmas tree that we were able to choose from. The star I chose was for a 16-year-old boy. I chose him because in his current situation it is likely that he has never had the chance to have anything new or have anything just because he wanted it. Armed with that information, it is also highly likely that he will appreciate that someone took the time to purchase the gifts he wanted. I truly hope this kid has the best Christmas he has ever had and realize that what I provided him was out of love and hope. Hope that he knows there is something better out there for him and love in that there is love for all humankind and I wanted him to know there was love out there for him.
PEACE, JOY, AND LOVE TO ALL!!