@Burnok 21 November 2021

My Idea of a Perfect Christmas *This is my idea of a perfect Christmas....* As the breeze is getting colder, my heart dreams for a perfect idea of Christmas this year. We’ve been robbed for the opportunity to feel and realize its true meaning for so long and now, I dare everyone to make a difference.

At the present, it seems that the world is moved by powerful people who are driven by their selfish desires, but, wouldn't it be a perfect celebration of holiday season if we give and show only our true intentions? What we really need right now is the pureness of heart; no pretentions at all. It's not about how grand one thing is, it's about not asking for something in return. Since we are still in the midst of pandemic, the rhythmic voices of the children outside our houses for their caroling may still not be heard but I hope that between the silence on the streets, we may hear the people who truly in need our help. I hope that their struggles will mean something; I hope that their past will become a lesson not only to them but to all of us. We’ve experiences injustices more than what we deserve and we owe the truth to ourselves and to the future generations. We need to inflict honesty to the world – and it will become a more heartfelt Christmas when there are no wicked minds residing in our places.

Because of lockdowns, many people’s dreams have died too. The world become narrow for them and they thought that there’s no place in this Earth for their dreams and aspirations. This Christmas, I hope that they find the urge to see that the universe conspires for them and all they have to do is to believe in themselves once again. The past months, lots of people had to say goodbye to their loved ones and this Christmas, I hope they find peace and get over with the grief, piece by piece. Unexpected things happen and acceptance may be hard, but, there’s a promised land for all of us where pain cannot thrive; all we must do is to have faith. At this time, I hope they find the meaning of their life even if they have now to live in a world with empty spaces. Lastly, as everything went with the noise, we couldn’t forget that the most deafening sound came from our mind. And this Christmas, I hope that our minds will be at utmost tranquility. May we have control to our thoughts and me we outlive the gloomy, undesirable feelings that drown us. I hope we learn to forgive ourselves and let go of the heavy emotions and attachments that we no longer need in our lives. May we see our paths brighter this time, now that we’re moving forward.

Christmas is always worthy of affirmative and genuine ideas. However, words mean nothing when we don’t put it into action. There are matters that cannot be bought by money and someway somehow, it is what most of us need; love, friendships, truthfulness, genuineness, and good intentions. These ideas for a perfect Christmas – I hope we don’t wait for that exact day to accomplish it; I hope we make every day feel like Christmas and let love prosper around us.