From the Bottom of the Bucket

          “I'll Be Home for Christmas......

If only in my dreams......

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Many of you will recognize the pic above as my Zen garden in early spring.  This morning I woke up to this scene .

 

 

A white Christmas (almost)! What a great reminder that this really is  "the most wonderful time of the year!"  Why?  Well, first there is the opportunity to pause and  count what really matters.   The past two Christmas holidays have been marred with illness.  That's me last year  in the surgical mask!

 

 

The one before that, we simply skipped town and travelled to the West Indies for a much needed break from an overwhelming year of bad health.  So it was with a bit of surprise that my wife announced that this year we were going back to our traditional house decoration and family Christmas dinner.  It is a great deal of work for her, but it is a Vigor Activity  that she loves.   My daughters have pitched in and it looks like we will be "home" for Christmas.

 

What I came to realize is that setting aside a certain time each year to accent the positive aspects of life, is something that is easy taken for granted.  The difference of being surrounded by those you care about  and going it solo is significant.  After trying it both ways, I can vouch for the "home at Christmas" approach.   If you fall in the same camp, take a moment to looks around and appreciate all the items that make your "home" home..

 

Happy Holidays

 

Until next month, I wish you fulfillment.

 

Bob