Archive for December, 2009


Holiday Memories

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December 23, 2009

When we reflect back on some of our favorite holiday times, what memories do we hold?  As a child, I can remember a favorite doll that Santa left under the tree, but most of all I remember being with all of my family and friends and the wonderful times that we had just being together.   I remember all of the warmth and love in the air.

If in our reflection about the holidays, we mostly remember the people that we love who are in our lives and the warmth of being together, than maybe we should consider this the most important priority we bring to our holidays now.  It really isn’t about how much we can buy for each other, how many presents “should” be under the tree or around a mantle of candles, but rather the love that we share with each other.

I just experienced our annual Christmas family gathering (around 50 people) last Saturday.  It was our turn to host this wonderful event.  When I looked around and saw how much love was in the room, I was overwhelmed with joy.  Our gatherings have always been about being togehter and the amazing amount of fun that we all have when we are with each other.

Let us remember that the most important gift that we can give to each other is the gifts of our hearts, the gift of ourselves, and the gift of love.  Whether we can physically be with our friends or family during these holidays, let’s touch in however we can.  Perhaps a phone call, a letter, or any way that we can be in contact.  Just to let them know how much we appreciate them being in our lives and how much we care.

I hope all of you have a joyous holiday filled with warmth and love and a peaceful New Year of giving and sharing the gifts of your hearts.

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We Always Have Significance

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December 16, 2009

There are times when each of us may have felt insignificant, or even worse, “the world would be better off without me”.   We may never know how much we have impacted someone’s life by just showing up that day and being who we are.   The ripple effect of just one life that we may have touched could have created miracles.

“It’s a Wonderful Life”  is a holiday story that demonstrated the significance of one person’s life to a small town and the ripple effect it had on many of the other lives as well.   There is also a poem that has sometimes been attributed to Shakespeare:


For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.

This story and poem represent the true significance of our worth.  Each and everyone of us are needed to complete the total of all of our lives.  We were put here on earth for a purpose, even if we are not yet aware of this purpose, our actions have meaning.  The more actions we take after first listening to our hearts, the closer we are to moving in the direction of our purpose.

We must never underestimate the power of who we are as individuals, as part of a family and/or community of friends, our larger communities, our nation and our world.  Our lives make a profound difference on it all.

Let’s choose our actions wisely, lead with our hearts and never forget that we always have significance. 


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One Small Candle

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December 6, 2009

“There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle.”
~  Robert Alden

The holidays can be difficult for some of us, especially if we find ourselves alone.  The holidays occur literally during the darkest time of the year and can easily create the illusion of our being completely in the dark, without any light.

In reality, each one of us holds a wondrous light within our hearts that is never out.  It may be hidden and only produce the glow of one small candle, but it is never completely out.  We only have to focus our energy on this light to watch it expand.

Our lights will automatically expand and brighten around us when we share the miraculous gifts we all hold within our hearts.  We all have our individual unique gifts as well as the gifts of our humanity, which are the gifts of compassion, kindness, generosity, friendship, etc. and especially our gifts of love.

There are so many places within our own communities that would love to receive these gifts that we are holding.  They range from religious to civic organizations that are arranging holiday food, toys etc. for families that are currently experiencing economic difficulties to many other areas in our communities that need our support.

Many nursing homes have people that would love to have a  friendly visitor, especially during the holidays when they are alone.  There are any number of ways to be of service to others in our communities.  Our gifts will always be gratefully and joyously received.

When we find ourselves sharing our gifts in this way and feeling our lights expand within us, we suddenly find the joy in the true meaning of the holidays and experience a sense of peace and hope for our future.

Remember, “There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle.” That small candle is the eternal flame within our hearts that can never be extinguished.

May you all enjoy the richness of the holidays as you freely share your gifts with each other.



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