The 1st Day
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On this the first day of our 12 Days of Christmas, here's a friendly reminder that this is the one time of year when the acts of giving and receiving are officially sanctioned by the warm and fuzzy feeling that lingers in the air and just seems to trail behind us everywhere.
ℭhristmas has always been my favourite time of year no doubt because it's a whole season when a conscious effort is made on the part of so many to make everything bright and more light. Even if the religious backing for the season doesn't resonate with you, there is just something about all the sparkling lights and the comraderie that's bound to spark moments of much needed good cheer.
Stevie Wonder & Andra Day - "Someday At Christmas"
Paradoxically, it is especially at this time as the year is coming to a close that we often reflect upon our own as yet unfulfilled needs or desires as well as the troubles that plague our world. But somehow in this season blessed with warmth and compassion, the gaiety, the heightened sense of anticipation and the promise of kindness and generousity have worked their magic time and time again constantly challenging us all to join in the seasonal cheer.
No one would blink an eye (even if you are not a "Believer") if you decided to turn your back on inner turmoil and opened yourself to enjoying the good feelings that this time of year can bring.
On the 1st Day of Christmas, my wish for you is true
Do something for yourself you never ever thought you would do!
Maybe the cheerful decorations, the smiles on children's faces, the call to come together and all our carefree contributions should be an all year thing, but they are the stuff that create the heartwarming and joyous spirit of this season. Take it in. Consider practicing the universal "Golden Rule" (a.k.a. Ethics of Reciprocity) and spread your own message of Joy, Peace, Hope and Love!
The Gift of Music
Mind if I share the gift that I give to myself at about this time of the year (and sometimes I start in the months before)?
When a Child Is Born
Hope
Peace on Earth / Little Drummer Boy
Peace
The Hallelujah Chorus
Joy
Give Love On Christmas Day
Love
The Little Drummer Boy
A Humble Gift
Johnny Mathis' rendition of When A Child is Born always reminds me that hope is ever alive. Bing Crosby and cutie patootie David Bowie always warm my heart as they croon about Peace On Earth and the humble gift of a Little Drummer Boy.. The rousing Hallelujah Chorus. is an eye opener for me any time of the year, but to watch the gift of joy being bestowed on others has become a seasonal tradition of mine. And Love... Don't we all love, love, love the Jackson Five and this inspiring message of theirs which I think is appropriate for just about every day.
The Little Drummer Boy
My mother's special gift to me
Over the many moons that I have chanced to see in this life, no matter where I am or whatever the day, whenever I hear the opening notes of The Little Drummer Boy , I smile. My mother's favourite Christmas carol is about a child born into poverty who was not afraid to share what he had been given -- his little drum and the powerful gift of music. I smile -- and I still do-- because this song brings home the joy of having spent so many years in the company of an amazingly remarkable lady who was born into poverty and was never ever afraid to share all the wonderful talents and gifts that she had been given. What really blows me away is that this sharing and caring was very low-key and always transpired in a most humble way.
I wish you the quiet and peace of your favourite Christmas Song, my Sweet Mama.
Always in my thoughts.
I will forever love you
My hero.
