REASON FOR THE SEASON

                     

  Beautifully ornamented Christmas trees;

Welcome wreaths on every door;

 Bright lights dancing on window panes;

 Gifts wrapped up in love and warmth;

 Fuzzy hot chocolate by the fire place;

Colourful socks and checkered pajamas;

Red dresses and red caps;

Santa, Snowman, Reindeer, Sleighs;

GrandMa’s cookies, bakes and cakes;

The sweet sounds of Christmas carols;

 Tiny hands penning wish lists for Santa;

 The fragrance of baking in every household;

 Small and large ginger bread houses;

Happy and cheerful faces;

 Festive greetings to random strangers;

Holidays……friends….family…..presents……PRAYER and LOVE.  MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

All of this and so much more. It is that time of the year when a large part of the world is celebrating the time their LORD was born. LOVE was born. Love not just for one’s kith & kin; love that goes beyond- for all humanity. And this is the real ‘Reason for the Season’.

The most significant of many messages the divine one brought and showed through HIS life. The message of loving without judging; loving without expecting; loving without conditions; the message that loving is giving & giving is loving.

 That is essence of the season. To remind us that love must prevail over every other emotion. To tell us that the more we have, the more we must give; the more we give, the more we become worthy of receiving.

 Remember an ancient proverb that says “A little fragrance always sticks to the hands that gives flowers”.  It is true that the joy of giving surpasses the joy of receiving.

It is the time to share our blessings. Time to give to those who aren’t as fortunate. For what is Christmas without benevolent giving and sharing, loving and caring?

And this is the message that every faith teaches –

 to love, to pray;

to share, to care;

 to forgive, to accept;

 to rejoice, to thank;

 to meet, to greet;

Beyond boundaries & beyond race;

To give is to receive grace!!!

I’m grateful for the all the lovely people in my life- family, friends and all those who touched my life and made it more beautiful. I’m grateful to those who taught me to love more & give more. Sending you warm wishes and bountiful prayers. Stay blessed dear ones. May God’s angels watch over you today & always.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to one and all. Spread the love.

Enjoy the festive cheer and get ready to embrace a new year…..and fill it with deeds that will make it a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!