The Element of the “It’s Christmas” Perspective and Its Hope for Extending The Cheer All Year Round

Christmas is a time for the “It’s Christmas” perspective.

We say “It’s Christmas” and we pray or go to a service.

We say, “It’s Christmas” and we summon up the energy to cook Christmas treats and distribute them to friends, neighbors and acquaintances.

We say, “It’s Christmas” and we give people time extra time off to enjoy the season with their families.

We say, “It’s Christmas” and we put on special performances and shows to entertain people.

We say, “It’s Christmas” and we spend hours shopping for gifts.

We say, “It’s Christmas” and we write and send off cards and packages, spending oodles of time at our desks or at the post office.

We say, “It’s Christmas” and we drive or travel miles to celebrate with someone we love.

We say, “It’s Christmas” and we lend a helping hand to those who need one.

We say, “It’s Christmas” and we let bygones be bygones.

We say, “It’s Christmas” and we put aside our differences.

Hearts and souls are opened at this time every year… because …..“it’s Christmas”

My wish for you this Christmas is for you to experience the “It’s Christmas” spirit all year round in 2014.

Whether the sun is out – or the sun is not out …..

Whether it is extremely cold – or extremely hot…..

Whether things are going swell – or not so swell….

Whether you are at the top of your game – or at the bottom of your game….

May 2014 be the year you look at the big picture.

All year round, may you….

Respond with an open heart instead of a closed heart.

Be connected with your spirit.

Forgive and forget.

Look for the silver lining.

Find the energy to reach out.

Stretch yourself.

And enjoy the abundance that is your life.

Merry Christmas. 

P.S. Thanks To Ron, Subhakar, Ajay and others for their feedback on The Element of Life As a Journey and its Hope for Enjoying The Voyage and the Stops. Much appreciated.