With all of its commercial trappings, religious undertones, and expected traditions, Christmas often heaps too many expectations on us. We are burdened by the belief that the holiday needs to be perfect, and we can find ourselves disappointed if things do not go according to plan. It can be just a single moment that somehow spoils our day if we let it.
I am prone to this kind of thinking. I know that I live a blessed life with an amazing family. Today went as well as anyone could expect a Christmas to go. Everyone seemed to enjoy their gifts, the food was excellent, and we spent time doing things together. I need to keep my focus there.
Instead, like playing a few wrong notes in a song, I tend to focus on the mistakes that I have made rather than the parts that went well. Christmas represents the coming of Jesus, our God who brings forgiveness. I should take a lesson from that and forgive myself, not just for the things that I did or didn't do, but for my emotional reactions to minor events.
For today was a great day, with many wonderful moments. I was a glorious Christmas. I hope that yours was amazing as well.
I am prone to this kind of thinking. I know that I live a blessed life with an amazing family. Today went as well as anyone could expect a Christmas to go. Everyone seemed to enjoy their gifts, the food was excellent, and we spent time doing things together. I need to keep my focus there.
Instead, like playing a few wrong notes in a song, I tend to focus on the mistakes that I have made rather than the parts that went well. Christmas represents the coming of Jesus, our God who brings forgiveness. I should take a lesson from that and forgive myself, not just for the things that I did or didn't do, but for my emotional reactions to minor events.
For today was a great day, with many wonderful moments. I was a glorious Christmas. I hope that yours was amazing as well.
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