Seven Blessings of Christmas

 

Apologies for the lack of new light from through the old windows of this blog. We must bounce back not only full of light but also full of colour and Christmas cheer. So here goes my  antidote to the seven deadlies: pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth.

1. A Time for Humbleness

'Away in a manager no crib for a bed The little lord Jesus lay down his sweet head...'

Vist the most humble person you know this Christmas. Chances are you emerge with straw in your hair.....

2. A Time for Generosity

• You put others first
• You are inspired to be creative
• You upcycle   and empty the home
• You have an excuse to shop
• You make a gift to charity through careful spending
• You have an excuse to treat yourself by buying double tickets
• You feel better about yourself

3. A Time for Serenity

It is the Christmas music season and there are plenty of opportunities to attend Christmas Classical concerts or listen to carols by candelight. Just attended a fantastic one this Thursday-OLTRE LO SGUARDO Oderigi Lusi Come un balenìo meditazione per orchestra liberamente ispirata a “La Ballata del vecchio Marinaio” di Samuel Taylor Coleridge programma Cappella Palatina REGGIA DI CASERTA

4. A Time for Thankfulness

The annual Christmas card ritual gives us the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and relatives and thank them for their friendship and kindnesses throughout the year.

5. A Time for Self Control

The peace of Christmas can inspire and fire us up to seek new opportunities for self-development in the year ahead,,,,

6. A Time for Self Constraint

Well maybe not on Christmas Day eh! But we can plate up leftover meals for older relatives and family....

7. A Time for Activity

'Deck the halls with bells and holly'.....

Time for woodland walk perhaps?Watch Kylie Flavell on You Tube make her festive wreath. Defy you not to be inspired!