Tis’ The Season To Be Jolly?
I’ll be coming home for Christmas
Hello all.
I’ll be coming home for Christmas. I’ll be visiting my home is in Riverside California this Christmas season. I recently moved out here to Arizona 3 months ago. It will be very hard to see my family this Christmas holiday, because it brings back so many memories of amazing Christmas times as a kid. I am 25 years old and I don’t know how people that move out of their house deal with going back home for a visit their family, where things feel very comfortable and easy. I know it will be a bit rough, because of the emotions that come with everything surrounding the holidays.
I consider myself a simple individual. I used to look forward to holidays, but lately my life as an independent young man has been nothing short of extraordinary. In other words, I have days where I just really feel good throughout the entire day. A lot of this has to do with my new found freedom, but it also has to do with having the blessed opportunity work on my passion, which at the moment happens to be blogging.
Anyway, I can’t say I am as festive as I am today as I was as a child. Seems like the real essence of Christmas tends to get lost as you grow older. I feel like I have to put on extra energy to make Christmas feel like “Christmas” this time around. I’m really taking everyday as a blessing and choosing to stay fully present in the moment. All I know is at this moment on Dec 13, 2009 I’m at peace. On Dec. 12, 2009 I felt jolly. Does this make sense? My point is that everyday is a special day, depending on how you look at it. Dec. 25th is not anymore special than Dec. 26th 27th and so on…
Be present here now. Christmas will come, but today is today.
One of My Top 3 Best Christmas Memories
Probably one of my top 3 best Christmas memories ever. It was when I visited the Philippines in 2003. This was such an amazing Christmas because there was a real authentic Christmas spirit that was present while I was in the Philippines. I don’t know if it was just because I was in a country I haven’t been before, but there was something about the people and the humility, and honesty of the locals that made the Christmas holiday really come alive for me. It wasn’t about the presents or all the other “hoopla” that can sneak into Christmas season. It was quality time spent with cousins that I have never met before.
It was the simplicity of long nights of the joyful and at times deep conversations with connecting with family I haven’t seen prior. Oh and the food! It really did feel like food for the soul, because a lot of the times it was lunch or dinners that my aunts and uncles would cook up, and there is certain feeling and quality to eating food that is made and served with love. It wasn’t the hoopla, it was real for me.
I think we take a lot for granted here in the United States. The economic downfall that will collapse the American empire as we know it, will be a real eye opener and will dramatically change the core values for most Americans living here today.
So what I’m really saying here, is be aware of today. Stay present. Don’t concern yourself with how it will turn out, appreciate the little things that make this Christmas season special. Keep it simple. The other top 2 Most memorable Christmas moments I’ll share probably next Christmas time. Hopefully appreciating the little things each day will truly make this Christmas season a jolly one for you! I have included 3 tips below to make this Christmas Season feel more jolly for you.
3 Tips for a Jolly Christmas Season
1. Keep It Simple
Don’t go wild with all the hoopla that comes along with Christmas. Be yourself, and don’t act like something you are not around people you haven’t seen in awhile. I generally generate a lot of excitement when people see me, but I just want the simple genuine spirit to come out for this holiday season. Aim for the simplicity, and express sincere gratitude for all the people in your life. I have the privilege of attending Christmas parties in really gigantic houses with an overabundance of delicious food to eat. Yet I will still try to keep it simple in my heart. Try this out this time around.
2.Enjoy the Moment
Be present. Don’t focus too much on all the other things that are going on. Keep your focus on who is in front of you, and share this moment with this person with your undivided attention. We sometimes get so caught up in everything surrounding Christmas that we forget to stay present in the moment. Enjoy the moment.
3. Spend Quality Time With Family & Close Friends
This is a major one. Spend time with your family and close friends. Put away all past hurts and pride that you may still have towards anyone in your family and friends. This is a time to really just see the good in your family and close friends and to appreciate the quality time spent with your family and friends at this time. Be more understanding and release the ego. Spending quality time with your family and close friends also ties in with being present with them and giving each person your undivided attention.
I hope these 3 tips will allow for a more jolly experience this holiday season with you and yours.
Happy Holidays.
I feel ya’ on this post Baker! The holidays have changed meaning for me, which is understandable because i have changed a lot over the past few years, growing up moving out on my own as well.
It is a special day EVERYDAY, so the meaning does get lost a little when you think of life like that. I was once doing a image class for actors (i’m also an actress) and one of the statements someone made to describe my personality was…. “its Christmas Morning Everyday” lol too funny.
I guess the main difference will be that our families will be around us on the holidays and you’re right we should focus on giving them our love and attention. So the holidays ARE really about family, friends & the people you love… that does sound quite special… I’m starting to look forward to it even more now. HAHA Thanks for the post!
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