It's Christmas Eve 2015....the year is winding to an end.Another year almost over.This is the time when most of us start reminiscing and wondering what they could have done differently,done better, more efficiently,done with more kindness.Much as I tend to give in to such thoughts,bringing myself down by mentally castigating myself for things not done or done poorly,at this moment of aloness and stillness(the family is off to bed)I am full of a feeling of gratitude and inner peace. I may not have all I want but I have so many blessings in my life that it is actually ungrateful of me to even allow such thoughts to enter my mind.Yes,I want more out of life.Yes,I deserve more.But so do so many other people on this good earth,who do not enjoy my comforts.Who do not live in a warm house with a decorated Christmas tree,enjoying a hot cup of blossom tea.Who do not have the comfort of a hot shower.Who do not have the luxury to go out with their family on this blessed day and indulge in a spending spree,it does not really matter if it is big or small.Size and quantity is such a subjective notion in our days -it's not even worth discussing.What's a lot for me could be breadcrumbs to someone more affluent and what I consider to be little and not enough may have been a fortune and a shower of blessings for another. And before closing this little note off,it would be only fair to say that if you want more out of life....well,go after it.Pursue it.Dare to dream it and realise it.Don't complain.Don't allow dark thoughts and pessimism to weigh you down.Feel the joy of what you do have. Let it give you the boost you need to chase after your dreams and desires.It all comes down to how much you really want it.If you want it badly enough,then you'll be able to figure out a way of succeeding.Without fail. All in all,what this day requires is love,gratitude,joy and laughter.Being with the family.Enjoying each other's company.Sharing the love.Giving and connecting.Indulging in food we would otherwise avoid like the devil.Laugh out loud till it hurts.That's what is necessary to exorcise the inner demons and negativity to the void of inexistence where they belong.Keep it optimistic,happy and loving!Enjoy your holidays! My daughter having a blast....she loved today's outing with mom and dad.As always,more than ready to strike a pose! I have a passion for tea...so Christmas Eve was celebrated with this very special blossom tea,hot and steaming, by the tree,enjoying the silence after a busy day.
Have a blast this Christmas!If we are to be realistic,everything that is wrong and negative with the world,is still there.And will still be there tomorrow-and the day after that.But for one or two days,let's remember to be human above all and truly relish this blessed experience of being alive and well-together.Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas everyone! https://play.spotify.com/album/5euuvpSWLJUGD8R4DrrZcO And a compilation of Christmas songs from around the world to accompany your precious,festive moments! With love and light, Lia
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