
"Presents I don't know what is in you, Presents you're just a big surprise" ~my son. He sang this out during Christmas when he was about 6 years old. It has become a part of our seasonal tradition. The mystery of gifts.
Because all we have truly is one another.
This season and every day we must...
Celebrate your gifts
…joy that challenges every sorrow,
…acceptance dispelling complaints,
…hospitality comforting the wandering,
…kindness rising above cruelty,
…reliability conquering procrastination,
…tolerance deposing snobbishness,
…upbeat chasing away pessimism,
…honesty over deceit,
…flexibility beyond compulsion,
…freedom subverts domination,
…contentment soaring past jealousy,
…imagination free from forgetfulness
…witty laughter over humorless silence
…forgiveness healing inner hurts
…loving gentleness trumping intolerance
What gifts have you, your family, your friends been given?Take time to acknowledge those gifts this season!
9 comments:
That's some list Larry! Sweet comments from your son. I hope you have a joyous holiday season, filled with all your favorite things. :-)
Thanks for sharing your list. It makes one truly realize the importance of those non-material gifts.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Tasha
P.S.
Love all your photos in your previous posts. I'll come back to read more some other time.
Much to contemplate, now only now at Christmas, but all year. We should never lose sight of what are important "gifts." Blessing to you and your loved ones, Larry!
The very best gifts of all!
I still feel horrible now for arguing with my mum, I wish sometimes I could be more spiritual, like you, just a nice guy oh i dunno what I am on about
Lovely post. Yes indeed we should remember all those things all year long. I like your sons ideas about the presents, so cute.
irreplaceable ones!
Happy Holiday to you and your's Larry!
hugs dear larry! thank you for this timeous gift! merry christmas and lots of love to you and your family!!!!!
I adore your son's song of wonder :D
Gifts we've received this year: Patience - while learning knew things; Friendship - new classmates & neighbors; Compassion - for those who must make difficult choices
I think I'll use this exercise with my students after break. You're always a delightful source! Thanks :)
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