Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2006

HO HO HO …. Christmas is just round the corner and I, for one am extremely happy and excited about it… Christmas holds different meanings for each individual and it is celebrated in different ways by people from all walks of life .... I love Christmas because it is the time of the year when all the Universe conspires to shift our focus away from fear, anger, sadness and selfishness and towards one of joy, peace and love towards ourselves and one another. It is also a time of giving and sharing with our loved ones. Somehow, our heart feels rich and fulfilled as we give & receive gifts wrapped in gay paper and bows. For just a while, through partaking of the whim and richness of the season, life takes on an extraordinary hue, one of happiness, sweetness and joy.

Christmas is also the time for us to be thankful for who (and not what) we have been blessed with. People need affection and nourishment and material things can only help up to a certain degree in fostering love. But it can never replace the greatest gift of presence because everyone needs someone - be it parents, siblings, friends or simply that 'special' one. Hence, What Is Most Valuable Is Not What You Have In Your Life, But Who You Have In Your Life" .
So, Christmas is the time I count my blessings whereas, New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It is a time to reflect on the changes we want or need to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. But, somehow, it is always easier said than done. Frankly, I have forgotten what my last year’s resolutions were or if I have accomplished any of them (sad to say)…

So, for the year 2006, my friend came up with this simple yet rewarding resolution.… Well, we resolved to do at least one good deed everyday.… My dear friend’s reason is simply becoz she feels that for every person creating joy, there is one less person in pain.

Therefore, the best gift you can give to yourself and the world during this holiday season is the “gift of self love”. So, for Christmas, for New Year, for always, the wish made for all is for lots and lots of happiness in all that you do!


MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2006 ………