Have A Holiday Heart Year-Round!

Hands down, Christmas is my favorite time of year!  The chestnuts are roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost is nipping at my nose, I am enjoying the sights and sounds of Christmas and spreading cheer wherever I go!  While out in the hustle and bustle that is Christmas Eve, I noticed some things.  People are a little bit nicer, the streets are a little bit brighter, children are happier and celebrations are plentiful.  It is an absolutely beautiful time of the year!  Kind of sad to think that for all the other days, people forget how the joy of the holidays can be spread all throughout the year.

The next day is never promised to any of us.  We should treat each new day as a gift and wake with the same enthusiasm many of us will have Christmas morning.  Instead of dealing with the crowds and aggressive shoppers for that perfect gift, why not use any occasion to shower the ones you love with gifts?  Even when it comes to our holiday feasts, there is nothing wrong with sharing a good meal with family, friends and loved ones all year round.  Surround yourself with beautiful things and carry the holiday spirit throughout your everyday life.    

Once Christmas is over and things go back to normal, we should continue to celebrate life and show our appreciation for those who share it with us.  Life is too short to wait for a special day or time of year to share our love with others.  So make it your mission to celebrate every day as if it were Christmas!  Smile a little more, give gifts that are heart-felt and meaningful for life’s little successes, enjoy great meals, and make memories that will last a lifetime. 

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!  May God continue to bless and keep you and your families!