Christmas living is the best kind of Christmas giving

Christmastime has always been one of my favorite times of the year. In spite of the things going on in the world; we stop for a moment or three, adding a little more cheer, some goodwill towards men and joy into our society, even if it is short-lived. Just like having life wrapped up in foiled paper and tied with a beautiful bow. Oh, to have that spirit of love, joy, and peace throughout the year.

It would be like having a decorated heart.

Yesterday, we picked our Christmas Tree. We sometimes take all day, finding the perfect one, or one that will be perfect for us, if truth be told. This year's tree has a spot in the back that is less adorned with evergreen than the rest of the tree, but, we loved it anyway. We could hear it calling our name, almost from the first moment. Looking at the tree in its entirety, it was love at first sight. Picking out its faults never even came into play. Perfection is so overrated, yes?

Today is a #BeautifulSunday by @Ace108, where we share our day in the most possibly beautiful way that we can. So I would be delighted if you could grab a few ornaments and help decorate the Christmas Tree, which makes it a definite #SublimeSunday in the making, by the Meister of my morning, @c0ff33a. I do love my @c0ff33 and he likes eclectic! A match made in heaven.

Anyone who knows me, knows I love wreaths and making them for my house. They are so symbolic, giving hint to my inner feelings on life and living. Its circular shape represents eternity, for it has no beginning and no end. From a religious angle, it represents the unending circle of life. Cue the music as Rafiki lifts Simba into the air.

The circle of life.

There will be no resistance to the sparkle and glitter of the season. All that deliberately glitters is gold. Amen — at hanging around the Christmas Tree.

I went to the mountains about eight years ago. It was there that I saw them, the largest pine cones my eyes have ever witnessed. I collected two dozen, each one perfectly shaped. When I got them home, I put them out on the garage floor and spray painted them gold. I used them everywhere for years to decorate during the holiday season. Those pine cones were full of that transforming glitter. I never resisted the glitter. They have a way of giving and giving until they don't. The time has come. I believe I need another mountain to go to.

Don’t forget to include a few extra people in your fun. Those that don't have any apparent family around or those will family members who are ill or going through trials. I know you, my friends. Always doing for others. Your kindness doesn't cost you anything more than time and possibly a little extra work, but the value far exceeds what you will ever put into it. Only 23 Days, 10 Hours, 54 minutes and, 09 Seconds left til Christmas! So get out those decorations- let's get cracking. Oh yeah - I mean you and you and you and you and you...

Some of the best ornaments have been hanging on the tree forever and ever - maybe a little longer. Then there are those that will be treasures and heirlooms for the next generation to come. Who knew that we would be making memories of our own to pass? A picture, a smell, a letter - glittery ornaments? Oh, Christmas! You do it every year!
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Flowers. There must always be flowers to color my world. I dedicate this picture to #SundayPurple, but it is really pink by @Kalemandra, who colors my world every single day!

Oh, your loveliness carries soft delicate feelings - like a warm whisper passing swiftly by. Love me. Love me. Love me do.

And just like that, these musings are done. I want to thank @ace108 and @c0ff33a for hosting these challenges and just so you know, although much sun and shine was used up today, I can guarantee that there is still a little left in my heart. Have a most fabulous day!

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Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.

they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire

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