It's 3 days before Christmas. Same time last year, I was one of those who frequent the malls. I took advantage of the sign "SALE" and optimize the extended mall hours. I was in a shopping frenzy! All around me was everything "Christmassy" or so I thought. I strut with "Jingle Bells" playing in my head as I run through my shopping list whilst I carry all those bags with gusto.
Now I realize its not the number of people you were able to give gifts or the cost of the gift that matter. Its about spending time despite being penniless to people who matter and those who made me feel I mattered. I know that they know I love them and I know for sure that they love me too.
Though it might seem I don't have any option but to think that way because of my current financial feat I believe that's a healthy mindset to have. Besides, when all else seem falling, its an option to keep your head up, your back straight and your feet grounded...that's my anti-nega-gravity formula.
I still want to shop but I can't shop the way I used to. The circumstances of my life and my eruditions of it changed me...it changed how I viewed Christmas shopping.
It's 3 days before Christmas... I have all the time and space in the world to reflect on things how grateful I am for all that was and has been...and to pray for a better year not just for me but for all who are dear and desolate. This Christmas, I've learned how to appreciate "Silent Night".
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