December 17, 1999
Sometimes it seems that as the end of the year holiday season approaches, guilt sets in. "Peace on earth" becomes replaced with "Panic" and we place ourselves in position of Santa's reindeer to be whipped if we don't move the holiday thing.
Time out! Pause for just a moment. You have a wonderful PRESENT to open and enjoy right here and NOW. This Present is something you can't buy ... but you must spend, and it's something you must give, take, and share with others. If plans aren't working out and you're feeling stressed right now--Let it GO! Do it another year, or do it in your dreams, but don't beat up on yourself. It's helpful to learn from the past and it's wise to plan for the future. But the PRESENT is in your hands this moment. Share it with someone you love. Take the greeting, "Relax and enjoy your holidays" literally. The PRESENT is priceless and you only can have this moment right now. So make the most of it and prioritize this moment RIGHT NOW. Take a breath and think about the here and now and the people around you whom you love. Do something you enjoy and savor the moment. If you treasure happy memories, remember that NOW is the time to create new ones--the simpler the better. Accept the PRESENT for what it is. It's ok if you don't make the cookies or even mail the cards. One can only do so much, and the important thing is to remember the "spirit" of the season. The spirit is love, and peace, and joy. If you can do that with cookie dough, great. But if you find yourself BECOMING the cookie dough...You'd better Watch out! Stop beating yourself! Simplify if you have to... but please... enjoy the holidays! Y2K will come and go within 2 weeks! But each moment before and after which is here and now ... THAT is Your Gift to enjoy and share and celebrate. Accept the PRESENT with open arms! Seasons Greetings!
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