After reading a post by a good friend and an beautiful soul the other day I decided I have a request for each and every one of you, my friends. Being one of the people She referred to with and "empty Seat" at my table I started thinking about what it is that is most important to give someone as a gift. What stands out in memory as the best gift. I was asked what was my favorite gift I have ever received on Christmas and I had no answer. That is what got me thinking about this. What was the answer? Had I never received something I truly wanted for Christmas? OMG do my parents owe me big time?! Why could I not pick something. Then it occurred to me that I was looking for something monetary. Something physical, solid, that I could hold and show. The truth is, have received something that is the best gift ever. That I would not trade, give back, or sell. Something I had shared time and time again and gave as a gift to others never really thinking it was that much of a gift.
So this Christmas I ask you, all my friends to find someone, at least one person a day and give them a hug. I don't mean a quick grab and release. Wrap your arms around them, hold them for a few seconds. Tell them something - Merry Christmas, I love, you smell good, I'm stealing your cookies..... I don't care what you say. Because the message is not in the words but in the few seconds you took out of your life to wrap your arms around them and hold on. Give them a hug that sinks in and hold on to their heart and soul.
Remember - You may never get the chance to do this again.
I hope This Christmas brings you Peace and Happiness.
Merry Christmas.
