For the Love.......

The day of Christmas is fast approaching..and I am not panic stricken by the fact that I am not ready! I know I should be..but I have made a vow to myself that this year is not going to be about what all the "holiday" junk is..and I am putting the real reason for the celebration of this holiday into perspective. What does this mean? Well, I will tell you...no mad dashing from store to store at the last minute to get the perfect gift....no licking envelopes and piling up cards to everyone I got one from last year and all my co-workers..a simple "Merry Christmas" will suffice or an e-mail message. I am focusing on the One we are supposed to be celebrating and I am going to do my best to carry the Spirit of Christmas past that day and on into the new year. I hope no one is offended when they don't get a card or present from me this year...It is not because I don't love them and am not thinking of them....It is because I want to not let the meaning of Christmas be about the what but about the Who the day is about...Merry Christmas and whether you have a tree or no tree...many gifts or few gifts....music or silence...It doesn't matter..as long as you keep in mind that it is Christmas and not just a Happy Holiday..and we can give gifts that are intangible..such as love, caring and just be peaceful with our neighbors and friends. If we could have peace in the world, would we not forfeit all the things we think are so important? If we could know for sure we are loved..would that not mean more to us than a new toaster or an ipod..something you may want to ask yourself this Christmas!