Thank you Christmas for being there for us, for providing us with a chance to embrace the warmth of Love in what can be a cold time of the year depending on where or how you live. I do believe that Christmas in its best light is a time to share with others a sacred Loving experience through togetherness and selflessness, through celebration of life and Love. ...I am not sure if everyone feels this way though. What do you think, my friend? What does the experience of Christmas mean for you this year? There is no right or wrong answer. Just be you! Whatever you would like to share is perfect! If you would like comment at the end of this article or on Face Book with your answer. Thank you, my friend!
The most significant thing that I believe I have taken away from my experience of the Christmas season this year is gift giving and selfless action toward others. I am so happy that I have grown into someone that understand this! It is far better to give and receive humbly! I believe that this year has been my best year for gift giving ever! I have also received more Love and appreciation than I could ever imagine! It still does not feel real at times, but being able to spend money, time, and talent in a more selfless way is unfolding in my life at present, and I humbly allow it to happen. I have more so let go of my grip on my treasures, perhaps because I have found even greater riches in resting and relaxing through yoga, meditation, affirmation, and enjoying the experience of present moments with others. I believe more and more day to day that the only true treasures are the ones that are beyond worldly price and pleasure, revealed through the Love we share with one another. More about being present than giving presence. When I give a present, I try to imbue it with presence, with thoughtfulness, doing my best to give something useful and meaningful to the one who would be receiving it. I believe that doing our best to connect with an other's needs is the real key to unlocking a sacred treasure.
Despite all of this, things are not perfect for me. ...I still feel lonely around Christmas at times and I still feel an indignation and anger over the way celebrations seem so excessive and costly. At times I wish I were less selfish, more giving, and had more to give. ...However, I am not only a firm believer, but I have witnessed these feelings diminishing in my life little by little, year by year, greatly aided by my recent acceptance and more or less faithful practice of yoga as I understand it.
I am still learning and growing... not perfect ... perhaps more like I am noticing how imperfect I am and being OK with that. In this way I can be fearless enough to present my presence to others without worry of being rejected. I did my best in trying to show my expression of Love, and that is enough! I am trying my best, and I believe you are too! Have a Loving Joyful Christmas, my friend! Thank you for being wonderful you! Love, Aaron :-)