Christmas Day is two sleeps away. Hanukkah has already begun. New Years will be on us before we know it. I’m having a little break from blogging for the next couple of weeks and it’s highly possible that most people won’t get around to reading this little effort anyway. You’re probably all out doing last minute shopping, cleaning up before the relatives arrive, cleaning up after the relatives have left or baking or… Only the die-hard facebookers (and people with virtually no life outside the internet) will read this…oh,
and you, completely normal, socially successful person. But, that’s okay because I’m not going to make much of an effort anyway. Hahaaaahahaa.
In spite of the bustle of making food, eating food, cleaning up after the food’s gone; buying gifts, wrapping gifts, giving gifts, unwrapping gifts and exchanging gifts for something you’d rather have; decorating, lighting candles, mopping up wax, putting out fires… and all the rest that goes on at this time of the year, I have a wish for you.
May you know moments of stillness; little spikes of joy; some laughter and affection with loved ones; and the assurance that the message of Christmas isn’t “Buy, buy, buy”, nor is it “Get, get, get”. It isn’t even “mainly for the kids”, or “a time for the family to get together”. It’s something more simple and yet deeply profound. It’s “Emmanuel: God with us”; the creator of the cosmos contained in the body of a new-born child. It’s God’s love gift, to the world, of himself.
Well, that’s what I believe. You’re free to go with the other stuff if you want. And, every year I’m delighted to see that generosity, kind-heartedness and compassion have a resurgence at this time of year. Now, if we could just keep that going for the other 11 months!
I hope I’ll still see you all popping in for a visit in the New Year. Don’t be shy; bring a friend or two. I wish you all love and joy and a wonderful 2012.
Hi Wendy,
I so agree with what you have written here! I am a facebooker that likes to leave the odd comment on fb to bring a touch of humour, blessing, of different perspective, or realness (but not too serious). Sort of fits with what Christmas is about.
Have a wonderful time with your family, and I would love to pop into this blog for a visit, when you re-surface from after Christmas and New Year are thoroughly and suitably celebrated.
x
Di
Thanks, Di. I’m glad you stopped by long enough to leave a message. Happy Christmas to you, and I wish you a wonderful 2012.
Hope you’re enjoying your holiday away from the internet. Come back refreshed and ready to go- 2012 is waiting for you!!!!:))
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I’m very sorry you’re having trouble with the RSS feeds. I have no idea why that should be, nor how to fix it. 🙁
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