Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Blessed Kwanza..
Whatever you celebrate, celebrate it well.
This brain dump is not about the spirit of this season per se, but of the spirit of traditions themselves and how we have seen them evolve over our lives. Its about family get-together commitments that went unappreciated, even hated in their day, that I suspect many would absolutely love to be able to enjoy one more time. To sit and break bread with loved ones gone beyond to live again the simpler life of that time. But as years pass, children grow, marry and have children of their own and the old guard slip quietly away, leaving US as the old guard. The traditions of our youth somewhat slip away too, hopefully adopted adapted and carried forward. All the while we were blind to the fact that those were the good old days while we were living them.. and so it bears mentioning to those who do not see it now;
These are the good old days.
And all the while time slowly slips by, so grab hold of it, live it well and with gratitude.
I had a conversation with an old friend a short time ago, more of a brother really, about this subject, reminiscing all the Christmases (and other holidays that I attended as well) he had hosted in his family's home (really somewhat MY family's home), and it brought many memories. People and events over the years, lovely people, surprises revealed, connections made and lost, and many a beverage enjoyed while cooking Christmas steaks from Hall's Market on the grill. I never remember, in the moment, to appreciate the moment.. but only in hindsight.
So here is my Christmas wish and present to you all;
Pay Attention!
Time passes far too quickly and this holiday / week / season will soon be gone. Live it while you can, and embrace the memory as it happens. Tomorrow is not guaranteed
Love to you all
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