Bah Hum Bug

What is it about the holidays that make people completely insane?

It feels as though everyone is so caught up in the hustle & bustle of buying presents & stressing over the 2 if not 3 or 4 families they "have" to visit...they've lost sight of what the holidays are all about.

It's not about maxing out your credit card on gifts that will probably never be looked at or use again. It's not about driving from place to place visiting people you don't even like. It's most definitely not about stressing over a turkey dinner for people who don't stick around to help clean up.

It's about the magic of the holiday spirit!

But what has happened to the holiday spirit? What happened to people showing joy & love to one another?

I remember growing up & feeling the tingle & excitement of Christmas! The laughter & joy of spending time & sharing stories with loved ones.

So this year, my family & I have made a point to spend the most quality time together as possible. We all went together to choose our tree (it's a small one for a small family & house) We ran together through the lot giggling & pushing each other into the trees. When we got it home, out came the lights & our home made decorations for the past 20yrs. It was fun to reminisce about when we were kids, the fun toys we got, & the first year we didn't believe in Santa anymore. (I think I was 17) I do, however, believe in the magic & spirit of Santa to this day.

I hope everyone can look past all the craziness this year & share the magic of the holiday spirit with one another.

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Best wishes to all!

Sometimes...

Sometimes I just don't understand...

The world

The people in this world

&

The feelings that go along with those people.

Do we all just walk around "asleep" ?

So unaware of our surroundings. So unaware of our behaviors & how it effects others.

Why do we put ourselves out there? For others to judge, bully, torment & ultimately break down & destroy our soul?

Is it better to build a wall around ourselves for protection against our attackers? Or should we embrace everything as a learning experience, even if that means we must suffer temporarily.

Is it truly better to have love & lost, than to have never loved at all?

People could love & live in peace with one another.

What it boils down to is, people have baggage. Instead of dealing with it in a healthy manner, they like to bring their baggage into my house & make a mess.

So when "problems" arise, people like to use the pain & hurt from the past & throw it into the mix of the present.

There is so much unnecessary pain & suffering we cause to one another because we are so wrapped up in our own bullshit.

Some people know what they are doing & others are so oblivious or "asleep" if you will. They hurt the ones who love them because it's the easiest thing to do.

It's just not fair. But who ever said life was fair?

All we can really do is have faith & know that things happen for a reason. Know the universe will provide. Ask & you shall receive.

I am thankful to be alive. I am thankful to experience life, no matter how wonderful or not so wonderful it may seem sometimes. I am thankful for the people who have come & gone in my life. Because without them I would not be who I am today.

I am thankful.

I am blessed.

I am loved.

Hope for the best, yet Prepare for the worst.

I've been hearing this phrase being thrown around a lot lately. From those who claim to be "all about positive living." Well... How are you possibly living positive if you are preparing for the worst? 

Sounds like 100% hypocrite to me! 

From my observations, so many people are jumping on the bandwagon as far as "living life to the fullest" & "keeping a positive mindset" is concerned. You can talk all you want about how positive & what a go getter you are...but in the end it's just words. You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk? That's the real question. 

The quote, "Pros don't talk." was said for a reason.

Pros don't need to tell everyone how great they are, their actions will show it. We should live the life we want to live without worrying about what others think & without boasting smugly about how "we're so great." 

We only live in these bodies once, so why not make the most of it & live our lives to the fullest?

I invite anyone to join me in this journey we call "life" to live it to the fullest, take chances, live without regret & love like there is no tomorrow. 

That is truly someone who has let go of all hate, anger, insecurity & negativity. Let's start anew & go into tomorrow with a zest for life & love! Let's take charge & seize the day! Seize any challenge that is thrown our way & make it SUPERB! I want to dedicate my life to this creed. It will be difficult & it will be tough at times, but I am up for the challenge. I love life & all that comes with it. 

Bring it on!