I was watching a show on TV where they were discussing the book "For One More Day to Live" by Mitch Album, and what struck me was that the holiday season was coming up and we would all be thinking of holiday gifts for our friends and loved ones. A thought came to me and I want to share it with all of you and perhaps you could share it with all your friends and loved ones, so it becomes a "thought" that may have a domino effect eventually. What with the economic crisis, with all the violence and riots going on all over the world wouldn't this be a good time to focus on what is really important to us. Instill these values in your children and pass on this idea to them as well. Who knows we may change the idea and concept of giving gifts? So what is my idea:
a. Acknowledge someone by telling them what they mean to you or perhaps the impact they have had in your lives. Write a short letter or a poem - frame it and give it to that person for Christmas/New Year.
b. Ask yourself "If I had one day only with the person I value/love the most, what would I tell them or do for them?" And give them that gift for the holidays.
c. The old/sick/lonely who have no families and are alone during the holidays - what could you do for them? Could you offer to take them out for dinner for one evening? Could you just take them for a ride around the city; or to visit a relative that cannot visit them? Think about it.
d. Your children - instead of giving them "things" these holidays, have a pact with them to do one of the above. Everyone write a letter to each other in the family and frame it.......imagine the love that would be "known".
I am sure you could come out with more ideas similar to the above. You just have to be creative and think of the "other" person. This holiday give "love".......give "thanks", and above all think "IF YOU ONLY HAD ONE MORE DAY".
Happy Holidays
(Author unknown)
