I have always been intrigued by the holidays and how they can energize some people and do the opposite to others. I believe people with a happy heart enjoy the holidays, and those burden by life's challenges curse it.
More people commit suicide around these holidays than any other time of the year. More people seek professional help at this time of year and there are more doctor/hospital visits than any other time of the year.
I grew up a JW so we never celebrated the holidays, but I missed the joy around them. They never depressed me except when I find myself thinking of my children. But that occurs anytime of the year not just Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I don’t associate either with religion either! I just like the fact that in this busy world there is a few days they still allow families to enjoy each other. Unfortunately those with BB will be working! I ask that for a few days put the BB down. I remember when I worded with my BB next to my bed and my life was driven by it verses I mange the BB.
I am here this morning writing Christmas cards and thinking of a life when you actually found joy in sending and receiving them, a time when you looked forward to and planned the holidays to be with your family. Thinking of a time it was full of Joy and happyness!
Unfortunately it's not the case for some! The homeless, those with children living away that don’t take the time or make plans to visit their loved ones. Times have changed and we have allowed time to change us and drive away the joy and festivities of the holidays, that are now a memory.
I still like writing cards! I still like emailing at year end, those that made an impact in my life during the year. I, though at times have my own demons, still love the interaction with people I love and who love me!
Until we chat again!
Dr. Q
A common sense approach to current events, challenges ahead and hot topics from two different perspectives Queens.
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