...tis the season...

...to be jolly.... fa la la...and so forth .


It's the concept of being jolly that I want to focus on....what does it mean to be jolly? Jolly gives the impression of being greater than merely happy, but maybe not as exuberant as the term joyful. Jolly....For me jolly seems to have the underlying meaning. You are at peace with yourself as well as others around you. You have enjoyed and are currently enjoying the precious gift of life as well as the lives of others. You are grateful to your Creator for the many blessings that He has bestowed upon you and your loved ones. You perservere to always see the bright side of things and are determined to share that positive view. Generosity should dwell in your heart as you want to give to people you love but also people who have less than you, or people that you may not be particularily fond of. Laughter is always apart of you. The joy of life and of your faith shines radiantly by your example.


Let's face it, this is the season to be as all of the above describe, jolly. I know that we face difficult situations physically and spiritually through out the year, but this is the best season to attempt the whole being jolly concept. And that means we should be jolly as we do our work, not just in our leisure time. And yes that means finals for you fellow college students. Be thankful that we have this opportunity to receive higher education. I know for me that this is an opportunity my parents wanted me to have since they were unable to complete a college education. Look at how blessed we all truly are! There is so much to be thankful for this time of year. No we might not have the latest fashion trends, the newest high tech cell phone, or a blue ray DVD player. What ever you want, remember that these things are material. There is so much more to be gained than by just wanting these things..things, not people.


I know that if I could have one wish granted this Christmas, it would be to see every member of my family. I have missed my Grandmother most this year. She's been gone for about 9 years now and it just seems hard to believe. When I remember Christmas, what I remember and cherish the most is the time I spent with my family and the music. Gifts become less and less important to me it seems every year. I really enjoy giving, but the receiving factor just gradually seems to diminish. Sometimes it seems to me that we spend so much on these material things. I realize we do it to show we care, but at the same time we don't have to focus so much on quantity vs. quality of the gift. As cheesy as it sounds it truly is the thought that counts behind the giving.


Just some ponderings of a crazy Christian chick .