Is it just me or are our roads and shopping malls lacking that same christmas spirit that is present at parties, and various gatherings in Whoville. Many of us cram inside places of worship, enjoying each others viruses and gasses and we sing away at the top of our lungs and thank the Lord for the birth of his son. Then we shake anti bacterial hands and hug as we politely filter out, get into our vehicles and the metamorphosis process is almost instant. Next to the divine birth, this would be considered the next Christmas phenomenon. It's like a spin off of New Moon, only the masks are invisible. We go home and watch a Christmas movie and think warm and fuzzy thoughts. What is that all about?
Imagine keeping the Christmas spirit a consistent attitude year through.
When one is involved in a charity, particularly in a position of leadership (like myself), you must maintain this kind spirit (yes.... especially in your vehicle). This is indeed a lot of pressure, but for the most part will be genuine (except on those pms days and high caffeine / low sleep days). You can tell who is in it because of their heart, as it will reflect in their personality. Still.... when push comes to shove, there is no opportunity to take someone to the parking lot if they deserve it. Instead we save that pent up frustration to bounce our problematic sewing machines, cell phones, and power tools down our driveways (in the dark of course).
I live and work with good people. Example that comes to mind, any of my peeps who have driven around with me in my billboard can testify to the fact that even as their lives passed before their eyes (as a result of my bad driving) they remained cool and collected. Slipping quietly in fearful medication of prayer, there is no evidence of harbouring ill feelings.
My lengthy lists of to do's, scattered thought process and wack sense of humour forces them into a position of tolerance and acceptance.
My point... is it possible to exercise control over how we treat others?
Is this more about how we are brought up, how we are wired or our daily exposures in our environment?
Can we be more considerate in our vehicles and crowded shopping areas, work places, schools? Is it that we choose not to simply because we know we can
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what if conditions change and our choices to be inconsiderate and indifferent were not a consideration? Are more mindful of our behaviours and attitudes only at Christmas?
Just food for thought....
Enjoy your Christmas week.
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