Christmas. The big holiday for Christians, and many others as well. It seems, over the years, that people have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. Some people think that it is meant to worship God or Jesus, but that’s only half true. This is the time of year where you give unto others, wholeheartedly, and to not expect anything back. It seems, the status quo on the matter, thinks that it’s all about receiving, and they get excessively greedy at this time of year. It’s sad, shocking, sickening, and disastrous.
The whole point of this, is to note that people need to be a lot more selfless, not selfish. Drivers get rude, and psychotic, at this time of year, all because they are trying to get to the store and buy some item before someone else does. I’m sorry, but life isn’t a race to buy products. If they are out of something, just find something different. It’s not what you give, it’s the thought that counts.
However, I plan on giving something that has become, ultimately, an entirely rare gift. I’m giving my love, friendship, and care to those that deserve it, and even those that don’t. I’m giving it to those that need it, and to those that don’t. I’m giving it to those who have never known what loving, caring friendship is all about. Yes, I’m even giving it to those that wrote me out of their lives. Some people would say that they don’t deserve it, but I’m still giving it to them.
Another gift that I am giving, is forgiveness. In particular, it’s being given to those that have hurt me in the past year, those that continue the attempt to hurt me, and those that have given up trying to. It’s going to those that hurt me in the past, and it’s being given to those who will hurt me in the future. I forgive you all, and it’s not for me to forgive you. It’s for you. It is one of the most important and powerful gifts you could ever receive, and here I am giving it freely. Freely to those, deserving, and undeserving, because I’ll always care, no matter what.
To those that hurt me, who failed to be there when I needed them most, or ran away after using me: You are forgiven. I ask nothing in return, and whether or not you accept MY forgiveness, that is your burden to bear, not mine. Just know, you are forgiven.
Please folks, just remember this is the time of year for giving, not getting. Quit being greedy, rude, mean, and just plain jerks. Do yourself a favor, especially if you’re a Christian. Act like one, be caring, loving, kind, and more Christ-like than you claim to be. And with that, I would like to wish EVERYONE in the world, be they my enemy or friend, a Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Muslim, Atheist, Satanist, botanist, scientist, and any other -ist, I wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and wish you a fruitful, and Happy New Year!