After closing at my snowflaking job yesterday, one of the associates asked me what I was getting for Christmas. I replied that I didn't know because I didn't ask for anything. She's a young woman and seemed surprised that I had no Christmas gift requests. Then she asked me what did I want for Christmas. I said world peace. She thought that was funny.
I've been asking for world peace since my children have had means to purchase gifts for me. I really don't want them to spend their money on me, but I do understand that they may derive pleasure from shopping for a present for their mother.
Anyway, that got me to pondering. What would I like for Christmas? World peace would be phenomenal! But that aside, debt freedom would be an awesome gift. So would traveling to Hawaii or Florida or a Caribbean island. I would love to have the money to set up trust funds for my children or be in a position to go to school full time and work towards my master's degree.
I guess I don't feel the need for stuff anymore. If I want something I can buy it myself. Do you thing that's how I got bound by these shackles in the first place? :-)
Anyway, to all of you who read my blog, thank you. I appreciate you stopping by. I wish you all a very, very Merry Christmas.
Monday, December 24, 2007
All I want for Christmas is...
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It took me a long time to realize this as well but, you are actually denying others their joy in giving to you!
Think of a series of cost appropriate presents, or things that would tie into their skills.
Like from my 7-yr old son I asked for a Knight for my desk that I knew fit into his budget because it reminds me of games we plaayed together. My wife paints so I have asked for paintings before.
Let someone experience the same joy you get from giving to others! You deserve it!
Merry Christmas...and many blessings in the New Year!
You're so right, racerx. Most of the joy is in giving. It is a lesson for children. Because I didn't specifically ask for anything this year, my kids really thought about what I like and got me appropriate gifts.
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