Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas in whatever way it holds meaning. There will be many families who feel the happiness of a special present under the tree. Let us take a moment to send our love to the many who awaken without someone who mattered. To those who suffer alone. To those who wish to be free who are not.
There is a great story for me in this picture. It is the joy of remembering the gifts we forgot we had. Gratitude is that spark in our heart that reminds us. Many of us live the cliche of not knowing what we have until we lose it. It is easy to be complacent and take so much for granted. In an instant we are left wishing we had said this or that. We need not wait to ignite our awareness of the countless blessings of our life. The whispers of our soul can be heard while we savor this feast deeply.
However, our attention must rest on what we have rather than what we don't. Gratitude for the many places in ourselves that we can claim with appreciation. We are an extraordinary mosaic with many parts that glisten with love. We must allow ourselves to remember these. Those we may see today share the same truth. Let us pause and steep in our remembrance of the gift they are in our lives. Share this voice.
We can bring the light of noticing all that we are and have in our life. It requires us to simply write a daily story of remembering. Whether we are connecting through a virtual window or across the room, we can touch each moment with gratitude. This tree of life has so many gifts underneath it. It is my deepest wish that each of us can see all that matters. For a time today, allow your disappointments to be suspended.
May the open arms of our heart embrace the miracles of this day.
They are unfolding in every moment.
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