Holiday Spirit

2009 has gone by in a flash and 2010 is less than a month away, and if you are like me, then you can’t believe it. I’ve often told people of my theory that time goes by faster with each passing year and soon it will feel like the year’s gone by in a month, and who knows,  maybe it will. Christmas is only a few short weeks away and already I can feel the tension from the people that surround me. 2009 was not an easy year for many and I know that many people wish they could delay Christmas or skip it all together, and trust me, I understand. But maybe we should take this opportunity to remind ourselves of what Christmas Spirit really is. It’s not the act of giving someone gifts and getting a gift of equal value back, if everyone was going to do that, then they could just save their money or buy what they wanted anyways. We need to take time to value what we hold close to us and show the people that we love how much we care about them by spending time with them. We often forget that life itself is short and it is important to share moments with our friends and family. Everyone knows this year has been rough, so people will understand if gifts can’t be given, the best gift you can give is your presence, your support, and your love. Be thankful for what good things you do have in your life and try to keep your held high through this holiday season. Merry Christmas!!