Pre Christmas Thoughts

This season of the reflection of the Christ Child brings 

so many feelings and thoughts of how I have lived my life.

(not to worry, I am not going to get too deep in thought here.)

Family and friends are such a big part of who I am, I used to think that 

my religion was too, but in recent years, I have come to a conclusion 

that I am influenced by so many good 

people (outside of my religious roots) that 

 really want to make the world a safe, happy and 

productive place for humankind to experience 

the goodness that exists in our world (universe).

As a person that was really living in a small isolated sphere, I was left out

 of what the rest of humanity was doing to exists on a daily basis.

I forced myself to read, act, and think differently.

I have been to places that others might consider dangerous or unsafe.

I have read of others' tragedies and challenges to even survive a day.

I have seen poverty and injustices that I have never experienced myself.

I do believe that God and Christ will heal all 

wounds and will make up the difference.

I will be more kind, loving and thoughtful in my actions.

I will be more tolerant, and see "both sides."

I will be an activist for equal rights for all.

I am amazed by the good that 

my world family does for one another.

Happy to be a part of it.

This is a wonderful life.

-Melanie