Yes, I understand Christmas has become commercialized. Yes, I realize its lost its original meaning. And yet, there is something very special about the Christmas season that I don't see changing as long as humans care about each other. Maybe its the turkey from Thanksgiving, but there seems to be a fundamental shift in the way millions of people treat each other from Dec. 1 to Dec. 25th. I would bet there are more positive stories in the news, and perhaps even more positive acts done during those 25 days than during any other comparable time the rest of the year.
Whatever the reason behind the change, I like it. Alot. I wish we could find a way to keep that giving, caring spirit throughout the rest of the year. Does anyone have suggestions? What can we do to take better care of one another? I'm not talking about selling everything we have and living on the street, I'm talking about little things every day we can notice and help out with.
If you haven't seen Pay it Forward, that's a good place to start. Also, go look at the trailer for The Pursuit of Happynes(http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/thepursuitofhappyness/large.html). Finally, get the song "I Celebrate the Day" by Relient K.
Sorry for being so sappy. I'll return to my normal, cranky self next time. Stay tuned.
Alex
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