The Spirit of Christmas
The Spirit of ChristmasThe season of Christmas is upon us. The birth of the Christ child. What does the spirit of Christmas mean to me?
It is a feeling deep down in one's soul that is there each day but gets hidden with daily living. Every day starts with a promise. A promise of charity to be given and received. But boy, can an ordinary day knock one off the rails. The left over negativity from the previous day seeps in today to spread the doldrums. By the end of ones workday we flee home to sanctuary.
Yes, many find it and others don't. I go home to be greeted by my cat. He is like a puppy. Follows me, caresses my legs and jumps into my lap as I collapse on the couch. Animals seem to have more spirit of Christmas than us. Our pets are happy to see us. No recriminations, no silent treatment. They just love us. A lesson for us to be learned. Each day really should be a charitable cornucopia. Forgive others and yourself for past and future hurts. To me that is what the spirit of Christmas represents. Charity, simple charity.