Dear Readers,
This holiday season I had the gift of being treated to tickets to a local symphony performance. Music of the season was performed, and as expected Santa even made his appearance. As Santa and the conductor read letters from area children, the song Greensleeves was softly played in the background. Some letters were lightheartded, some were tearful, and some were thought provoking. Each letter followed the same Christmas Wish format however, and answered the following questions:
1. What I would like for myself,
2. What I would like for my family, and
3. What I would like for the world.
As I listened to Santa reading the letters, I reflected on the questions myself. Those children who got the gift they requested for the world in order, seemed to be on the correct path for their family and themselves too. Little wonder that at any age if we comprehend the big picture of how the world should be our little picture begins to take shape and we can then impact the world. Somehow, it works best in reserve. Little to big, first things first, and then the very biggest results can follow right on schedule.
Why not take a moment and answer these Santa questions for yourself? Begin with the end in mind and answer question number three first. Most people would respond that we would like world peace. If this is true for you, you might next consider ways that you can create more peace and harmony here and now in your family. This is not to be a "wish" list but a "do" list. What are you going to do today to create more peace and harmony in your family? And, lastly, what are you going to gift yourself? Make sure that you have your world in order first before you accept the job of ordering someone else's universe. Be the change that you want to see first and then let your actions be your message. Wordless sermons often carry the biggest impact. Let your doing be your sermon.
One of my favorite authors is Charles Dickens. I included him as our guest author for this week because who else but Scrooge demonstrates the transformation possible due to personal reflection followed by immediate action? Make it your mission to transform parts of you that are not to your liking. Start on interior flaws first, and the outer self will shape up soon enough.
Be Your Very Best Always,
Judy Williamson
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