Holiday Greetings To Everyone!
Has it ever occurred to you as to why we are reminded, as a society, to try and capture the "holiday spirit" at this time of the year? The "holiday spirit" captivates us with increased thoughts of giving and sharing and of compassion for others. And it doesn't matter where we live on this planet, because somehow and in someway we all feel it. It is a human feeling that breaks down all barriers. So then, why can't we live and enjoy the "holiday spirit" all year through? Well, we can. That is one of our human powers that we need to exercise and maintain with as many people as possible throughout all time. During the course of the year, most of us become so engrossed in our own lives and trying to survive these economic times that somehow we allow the "holiday spirit" to disappear to only be reminded again at the end of the year of how a positive reconnection with others on a spiritual level can improve our own health and the health of our families and communities. So, I challenge you to try and maintain the "holiday spirit" all year long! You'll see. Life will be much better for you next year in someway than it is this year. Remember that with every single human interaction we encounter it gives us the opportunity to do or say something positive. This is the key to your own personal success. So, if you have an extra 10 minutes in your day, call a friend or send out a postcard to someone. Or if you see someone fishing for change at the grocery store, you may want to give them some of your change. Or if you're traveling on the road and someone is trying to get into traffic - let them go in front of you. Little things like these mean so much to others and it will make you feel much better at the end of the day. These are the types of gifts you can give out all year through to keep that "holiday spirit" glowing.
This is also the time of the year, when I personally reflect more upon the connection between spirituality and materialism. Spirituality is about how we feel and think inside of ourselves which creates our soul. But how is materialism connected to the soul? Materialism is about everything that is physical in this world. And if we look around at our surroundings, everything that we can experience through our five senses was created by another human being or by nature. And that other human being has a soul. And that the soul of nature is more highly developed than humankind. So, I leave with the thought that everyone and everything on this planet is spiritually connected. That's a powerful and most beautiful feeling!
Enjoy every minute of everyday!
Peace Always,
Ilona Torraca, M.Ed.
Etiquette & Protocol International, Inc.
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