’tis the season to be jolly …

 "You are lovable not for what you do. You are lovable for who you are."  - Alan Cohen

Most of us buy into the hype of Christmas one-way or the other. Look at what we (pardon me if you are the exception) do …

A home has more lights on it than Target has had in stock collectively for the past two years.

Many will purchase gifts in hopes of strengthening relationships. They know they'll be loved even more ...

3 trees were needed, one for the expensive designer decorations, another for entertaining and the third for all of the gifts – oops I forgot the small ones in the office, the kitchen, and the bedroom - don't forget the bathroom.

More is better. Spend more money – it’s better. Shut off the responsible switch and go into “Yes, Yes, Yes!” to every imaginable gift – you know they’ll love it. Don’t think about the credit card bill coming in – Bah-humbug! Stay with the bliss of shopping, it’s only once a year! The ether of this shopping is so mesmerizing …

Be Martha Stewart – Do it all!

And .... eventually it all catches up with us …

Like Martha Stewart, we aren't exempt. Lying – to yourself or to others … a disguise will backfire.

For those of you that this is applicable consider changing your approaches this year … give the gift of love by being you – that’s all they really want anyway.

Smiles,
Glenda

Ponderings ...
© 2004
Glenda Gibbs