Merry Christmas
Even though traditionally “Christmas” is a holiday celebrated by Christians to honor the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into so much more and is being celebrated by individuals of faith (not solely Christians but other faiths also) and those who profess no faith and even atheists.
The evolution of Christmas transcends all religion. While the little baby Jesus is still at the focal point, to many it represents the time of year to exchange gifts, show compassion to others who are not as well-off as we might me which leads into a sense of appreciation and gratitude for the things which we might otherwise take for granted.
It is a charitable time of year, when you consider supporting your community, the greater community and the world by giving. You might drop change into a bucket, donate food to a food bank, send surplus items to a homeless shelter, make a financial contribution to a worthy cause, or offer to volunteer your time and energy to an organization helping others.
This is the time of year your heart opens wide to think about family, other people, and our environment at the coldest, yet most beautiful, time of year. Glowing and sparkling decorations about just about everywhere you go, and you feel better just knowing that there is good in mankind, as you and others all around you are a little bit more content, happier, and willing to put down your weapons and judgment, if not for the entire year, at least momentarily throughout the holiday season.
Then there are those who are not so well-to-do and are suffering at this time of year. Even with your best efforts and contributions, these people are well beyond your reach, and a good number of them will attempt (and some will succeed) to commit suicide. The holiday season is the number one time of year when those who are lonely, not feeling well, or dissatisfied with their journey take their own life.
Its an incredible dichotomy; while so many hearts are filled to the brim and over-flowing with love, others are struggling with so much loneliness, depression, anxiety, and pain, that taking their own life seems like to only way out.
That’s why I practice Sending Love to the World every year during the holiday season. It’s the only way I know of to effectuate some influence to others who could not be reached otherwise, and I am grateful for those around us who are willing to join the cause of sending love to those who desperately need love at this time of year.
To do so will take a few minutes out of your holiday and may help to make someone’s lie a little better or make them think twice about committing suicide.
Or you could focus your attention on those who are not doing well and repeat this Hawaiian Ho- oponopono blessing out loud:
I’m sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.
As little as three minutes out of your holiday celebration could make all the difference in someone’s life.
Just think about the idea of making a no-cost contribution by Sending Love to the World a part of your holiday celebration by taking out a few minutes to make the world a better place.
Have a very merry Christmas,