"There is peace that comes from being grateful for the good that comes our way, there is peace from letting go of the rest" -Card from my dad
Society makes Christmas seem like its about the sales, gifts, toys... not about spending time with your loved ones. As I have aged my favorite part of Christmas has become the part after the presents, when my family exchanges cards.
It's the little things I didn't appreciate until I moved away from home, like those longer hugs from someone you love, reminiscing about the past by a fire, family dinners, etc. I was sometimes unable to come home for holidays or birthdays but then when I did get the opportunity to go home it made me appreciate the presence of my loved ones so much more.
When you are spending time with those you care about be fully present. Time is much more valuable than a present ever will be. And I promise your day will be happier when you give someone a piece of your heart rather than a piece of your wallet.
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