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Only 12 Days till Christmas so I wish for you…
12 Drums to Play
Eleven Bike Rides
Ten Belly Laughs
Nine Nights of Sleep
Eight Eggs Scrambled
Seven Sweet Surprises
Six Hours of Lounging
Five Bacon Strips
Four Comic Books
Three French Toasts
Two Tight Hugs
and Shade from a Palm Tree
Well, that might be most of what I wish for me (:
But what I truly wish for you this holiday season is peace.
I know that may sound familiar with the common holiday phrase–Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men. But I really do wish you, individually, personally, and with everything that you are, true Peace.
But where it starts is on an individual level, with each one of us. There can be no collective peace without us first taking the time to nurture ourselves, get to know ourselves, to give to ourselves, to heal ourselves, and to come to the table full.
When we each do that, we not only empower ourselves but we give other people permission to do the same. If we are each accountable for our own stuff, our own needs, and finding our own never ending supply of love within ourselves, then we give the people we care about the permission to do the same.
Giving to yourself today and every day is not selfish, it is a necessity if you truly want to be in a place to give to those you love. So this holiday season in the hectic rush, take a few moments each day for you. It will fill you with peace, so you may offer it to others.
May you find yourself overflowing with love, peace, and compassion this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
Wishing you love and happiness,
Ricky Wood