You might consider doing something during the holidays which will enrich your life in a different way.

You are very blessed to have what you want and to RECOGNIZE that!

Why not give back? My daughter and I used to go to South Central Los Angeles to work the food center lines once a month and we especially liked working during the holidays.

I’m not saying you do THAT, I’m saying you might want to look for some worthy cause, something YOU think is worthy, and give your time and/or your money to some cause or another.

I know that when other people send me a special card telling me that they gave to xxx organization in my name, I’m thrilled. I give to others in a similar way too sometimes. I don’t know if it is appreciated tho.

You might recapture some of that ‘old yule’ feeling too when you give. Giving is a special activity with it’s attendant feelings.

I urge you to try it, at least once.

Pam Hoffman
http://seminarlist.blogspot.com

It feels as if I am making a transition, but I’m not quite there. It’s kind of sad to see your childhood excitement go, and you’re sort of wondering what replaces it.

Everyone says that the true spirit of Christmas is giving, and I believe it’s true. And I think it may also be true at the same time that this could be misinterpreted. For example, I could buy a bunch of “stuff” for my friends and family, but that happiness of getting a new “thing” won’t last long.

But if I instead bought necessities for people who really needed it, out of charity, then this makes a Real difference. Of course, your time is worth even more.

So, even though I unfortunately did not have money, nor “time”; this Christmas passed by uneventfully. But don’t worry, I know by next Christmas, I’ll have the resources to do something.

I guarantee you that.