TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY

At this time of year with all the office parties and jollity, I was reflecting that amongst all the undoubted fun there is a lot of stress. The madness of the shops, queues at the supermarket at 7.30 am, the pressure of trying to find the right gifts…. It is enough to drive you to drink! Come to think of it, maybe that is why this is the most alcoholic time of the year?

However, amidst all this rushing around, there will always be some people, perhaps even a lot of people who secretly suspect that everyone else is having more fun than them, and that this is a reflection of their worth. The Samaritans always found this to be a pretty busy time, and I always used to go in for an hour or so on Xmas day to hlep out.

The thing is stress comes in many forms, the stress of expectations not being met, the stress of trying to do too much, the stress of all that over-indulgence.

So, Xmas is all about people; stressed people at that; and that makes it a bit like Change which is about the very same things. Perhaps if we approached Change a little more like we approach Xmas we might be a bit more successful? What do you think? What Changes would you like Santa to bring you?

Here are a few other people’s thoughts on this season:-

“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.” Agnes M Pharo

“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” Calvin Coolidge

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