The Holiday’s are a time of celebrating, sharing, loving, giving, receiving, reflecting and remembering. Whether you celebrate Yule, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa this time of year is a special one.
I have many happy memories of my family and friends, but I especially remember them at this time of year. How my grandfather would always have a silver dollar for each grandchild. He would hide a silver dollar in his hand and we would each take turns guessing which hand he was holding the silver dollar. His blue eyes would sparkle with merriment at our consternation as we would try to beat him at his game of hide and seek. Or the memory of my mother’s cookies and candy that she made faithfully every year. My husband and I, our first Christmas together, he bought me a pistol and I got him a car jack. The laughter over this will always make me smile. And the memory of my son’s first Christmas and knowing how truly blessed I was with having such a sweet gift from Heaven.
I have come to realize through out my life that the meaning of the Holiday’s is the Spirit of Believing. To believe that every one is truly good at heart, that the milk of human kindness is still alive and yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. It is the belief of Unconditional Love, Unconditional Faith, Miracles and Magic.
In our world, our time is often busy and too short. As a result, we often times forget the true meaning of who we are and those we love and how much they mean to us. It is a time to remember and be thankful for the Blessings that we have been given.
And for me most of all it is a time to believe in the Magic of Spirit and the light it gives each one of us. The Hope that no matter how alone we may seem, we are never truly alone. For the Love of Spirit is always with us, surrounding us with glory and grace. And it is up to us, as individuals, to remember that we are all truly loved by Spirit.
So a toast, to All, in the Magic, Love and Holiday of Spirit, and Many Blessings full of Hope, Laughter and Joy.
Happy Holidays, Hugs and Blessings to All,
BriarRose