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What It was, What it is: Holiday Time

By: Pat LaPointe, 12/18/2013 8:38:12 AM

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Inherent in the topic of change is remembering. Talking about or thinking about how feelings, thoughts or actions are different today requires us to remember how they were before. Regardless of what holiday you celebrate this month, memories of earlier holidays will come to mind.

Most of us can point to the best holiday we have had as well as ones that maybe were not so good. We can remember the excitement we experienced as children as the day drew near were we were sure the gifts we would receive were “just what we wanted.” And most of us can remember the time(s) when, after all the gifts were opened, that one thing, the only thing we really wanted was not there.

Sometimes the earlier memories have nothing to do with gifts. Perhaps we remember the sadness we felt the first year our parents, spouses or child was not there. Those are the saddest memories of all. Or maybe we remember our first year as a mother. I happiest of memories.

Here’s my suggestion for this holiday season. Why not create an experience that you and your love ones will cherish each time they recall that day or days? Search your heart and your soul for something that brings satisfaction and joy to you and yours.

I wish you all the best the season has to offer and a healthy and happy new year.

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