Every
year it seems I have a private decorating joke. I always seem to find fir
needles until Easter & cellophane Easter grass until Christmas amongst my
decorations or wedged in my older hardwood floors (and yes, I clean!). So as I
was unpacking my Christmas decorations this year, there it was: a pink strand of Easter grass. Alas, I
thought to myself, there has to be a message for my blog in this somewhere. So
as I sit with that strand by my keyboard for inspiration...
For me, I believe the message to be that
with these two special holidays we come full circle: the true understanding that
we are really loved and that we are really,
really loved. I have a simple heart-shaped tree ornament that simply
states, Christmas is Love. So while the purchased present giving will always
continue for Christmas, let us not forget the most inexpensive gifts that we
can give. A kind word, a smile, a small gesture goes a long way in helping us
remember the true message of the season and that is... Love. Recipients of the
homemade 'coupon book' may joke that it was last minute but shame on us for not
cashing in on those thoughtful gestures throughout the year!! A handmade gift also
shows so much thoughtfulness. I received an amazing handmade snowflake from a
coworker last week. She attended a local class with her husband on the how to of
it. I am just feeling the love in their whole process, from learning to
creating to giving & receiving!
So what I guess I am trying to say is: keeping it real and simple while opening
your loving heart will help you feel the Christmas spirit now & throughout
the year. Keep the Christmas goodness and love flowing; love can be
effortless this time of year. It can also be hard but your effort shows the
love you are feeling and trust me, it will be felt. You may not have a simple
pink piece of Easter grass as your reminder, but I am sure you have your own
reminders. This next week & throughout the coming year, let your free flowing
love & kindness transform your season and beyond. Have a blessed Christmas!
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