For this Christmas I plan on doing something I have not done in a long long time. I will not ask for anything. I will not create my annual wish list. I think often times we loose sense of what we are celebrating. I know I have. But its important to take a step back and realize the true meaning of Christmas in order to start creating changes. Changes in thoughts, then in action, and finally in results.
I have an Aunt who became a nun after my grandfather passed away. She lives in Torreon in Mexico. They live with only essentials, I admire their capability to find pleasure in the simplest things. I admire their hard work, their compassion, their giving hearts. I really do.
So instead of asking for things, I will give more things away. I spring cleaned my closet, including shoes, yes shoes new and old (they don't look used at all) and I gave them away. I want to find a median a happy median. I have stopped throwing money away on getting my nails done, I want to simplify my life, learn how to meditate and center my self, my life.
This is the time to start, I will start creating my 2009, wow I said it 2009 resolutions and this time I vow to resolve and not procrastinate.
Happy Holidays to you!!!
About Me
- Zenia M Cornejo
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Hi there, I'm Zenia; I am an enthusiastic, very positive and determined person. I am very sociable and I like to meet new people everywhere I go, I have many friends. I have a good outlook on life, and consider myself to be an optimistic. I believe in making the best of life at all times; love, laugh, love some more, laugh some more in order to truly live. A thing to remember is that "Happiness is only real when shared" a quote from the movie "Into the Wild." I consider myself to be a good listener and a problem solver. I have good disposition and I welcome change with a good attitude. I am a reliable friend, daughter, and sister. I have strong family bonds; I love every one of my family members and value all their imperfections, just like they love mine. I am very direct, some think this is a virtue others a fault, I think it's both. I am an Aquarius, so I tend to be a little unpredictable; I always want to know the "why" of everything. I love a good challenge. I am a romantic at heart, and I am always in love with life, my very imperfect life.
3 comments:
I'm impressed Zenia! It's so hard to not be materialistic, especially this time of year. I wish I had your drive.
Hope you have a good holiday, even though I know you'll be busy! Good luck with winter session!
That is a great idea! It is hard to not think of the holidays as a time of receiving. Especially when you want so many things. It definitely takes a good person to find joy in giving. I know you will find happiness as you give to others this holiday season. There is something special about helping those that have a hard time helping themselves.
I love this time of year as well. We remember what is most important in life and put those things first. Material things mean nothing, you cant take them with you when you die, but relationships can last forever. Have a Merry Christmas.
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