For if ever a time, for if ever a moment,
Takes absolute control,
let it guide you, and completely own it,
For if ever a touch, for if ever a word,
Takes absolute control,
Seize the spark, no matter how absurd,
For if ever hint, for if ever a chance,
Takes absolute control,
Follow your heart, be true to your stance,
For if ever a love, for if ever a kiss,
Takes absolute control,
Let love into your eternal abyss.
T. Webber
Monday, December 21, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
On Christ(X)mas spirit.
I recently had a small conversation with a lady from work about Christmas and the spirit of Christmas and how much it has changed over the years.
No longer can corporations wish everyone a 'Merry Christmas.'
'Seasons Greetings,' or 'Happy Holidays' is the norm.
Schools don't sing Christmas carols involving religion (if they do, they are few and far between).
Seems society has treaded far away from the true meaning of Christmas.
Whether the true meaning be either religious or family oriented, gifts and gift exchanges have taken over.
Boxing day no longer includes mass family dinners.
People now line for blocks to get inside shopping centres to return a thoughtful gift or take advantage of incredibe deals.
I say keep your gifts, sales and credit cards away and bring on the turkey and traditions of old.
What gift could possibly overcome the moment of clarity when a person feels the love of true family get-togethers.
Christmas needs a change, a step backward if you will.
My niece will be watching Frosty the Snowman for the first time in her life and who can't remember the happiness a simple cartoon used to bring them?
That to me is what Christmas should be more about. Traditions and family togetherness.
So until next time, I'll leave you with a random thought. Remember the sixth degree of seperation, that stranger you pass might be closer to you then you might not think.
No longer can corporations wish everyone a 'Merry Christmas.'
'Seasons Greetings,' or 'Happy Holidays' is the norm.
Schools don't sing Christmas carols involving religion (if they do, they are few and far between).
Seems society has treaded far away from the true meaning of Christmas.
Whether the true meaning be either religious or family oriented, gifts and gift exchanges have taken over.
Boxing day no longer includes mass family dinners.
People now line for blocks to get inside shopping centres to return a thoughtful gift or take advantage of incredibe deals.
I say keep your gifts, sales and credit cards away and bring on the turkey and traditions of old.
What gift could possibly overcome the moment of clarity when a person feels the love of true family get-togethers.
Christmas needs a change, a step backward if you will.
My niece will be watching Frosty the Snowman for the first time in her life and who can't remember the happiness a simple cartoon used to bring them?
That to me is what Christmas should be more about. Traditions and family togetherness.
So until next time, I'll leave you with a random thought. Remember the sixth degree of seperation, that stranger you pass might be closer to you then you might not think.
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