Christmas Past
Christmas 2006 was truly magical for me despite being sidelined by an illness (coughs, fever and colds). Thanks to family and friends who have always been very supportive.
I was awed by the obvious display of Christmas spirit amongst people. A part of our country was ravaged by typhoon before the year ended. It was heart-warming to see a lot of people going out of their way to help others by donating food, clothing, money even prayers.
Generosity is a wonderful thing. You give things to people but actually the giver stands to gain the most. It is because generosity is never lost on the people you gave something or assistance to, on the community and most of all, to God. In the process, you never really give something away because what you give always come back to you - a hundredfold. It may not always be in monetary terms but in other equally precious manner.
Take for instance our family. We have this habit of giving away gifts to our neighbors every Christmas. One time, a group of men-strangers harrassed the women in our household by shouting or making fun at them. Unbeknownst to us, the neighbors, upon witnessing the ghastly act, reported the matter to the police. They even filed a complaint to local government officials. The strangers were apprehended and harshly reprimanded.
Generosity does not always mean giving of things. Generosity could also mean giving of oneself. You can do this by spending time with a loved one. Lending an ear to someone in trouble. Giving a smile even to strangers especially those who are in pain.
Share a meal. Offer prayers. These and a whole lot more valiant acts of generosity.
We always equate Christmas with generosity. I believe though that spirit of generosity should be celebrated everyday. This will make Christmas not just a one day event but a year-long celebration for you and your family.
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