I had some paragraph of two different topics. Not yet ready for publishing but still on writing stage. I thought of finishing both but the thought is strong but firm, I’m setting those aside. The season is strong but jolly, so! Lets make merry thoughts and write good tidings. Oh! I’m never a public pleaser! I’m sorry! I don’t know how to play clown and masquerade! But I play dumb most of the time, ‘til I became dumber. Forgive my happy thoughts, it sounds odd and resonates badly!
The Season
What’s most exciting about December is, all the events. People showing up for the Holidays, invitation to dine out by someone who amazingly appear all of the sudden after years of… like a dead brought back to life. Then of course, the 7 day-mass “misa de gallo” in dialect "Simbang Gabi" – often told to have an amazing magical effect if you complete it and everybody seems to be into it the 1st day and the last of course as usual. Then comes the Christmas parties and lastly Noche Buena and it will not be long, new year is just around the corner. Everybody is busy looking forward and preparing, thus, the very very long paying queues on departments stores, take note in all department stores! People are very gallant these days! The tradition is not turkey but “CHRISTMAS HAM”.
Christmas used to be simple and kind. Nothing exaggerated but to the heart’s content. Back in the days where simple figurines were worth the gesture as long as, nothing competitive, and just nice. Then, everyone just look simple even in just slippers, it was good to go! And fun was essentially good and true. Hmmm, yes, the caroling, was simple too! Friends and foes gathered together to practice the songs they were singing for their caroling project, -every night. Then before the season ends, they divided their earnings to buy gifts for the Christmas party or for themselves or loved ones.
Christmas Essence
Christmas essence is often exhilarating, with nostalgic effect. The joy it brings when someone remembers to share time with you, is already priceless. Togetherness in family gathering, oftentimes results in reconciliation and healing of brokenness. Faith brings people together. Commemorating the end of the season with the feeling of fulfilment and contentment, -makes a smile on our faces. Genuine and warm, something that we will look forward and treasure. Brings understanding and peace of mind, what more should there be? These are things what Christmas brings that no other season can, not even Lent. It brings foes and enemies to be friends again! Oh! How wonderful it is for Christmas to come. That’s why its one of the most awaited celebration of year! Brings people back together and heal the wounds of the past. Oh yes! It does. At first it will be awkward but who wouldn’t when hurt, pain,agony, sorrow and even guilt resonates. But its Christmas, anything is possible eit? Lo, this is what they call “Christmas magic” and it never fails. That’s why, everyone awaits for the next Christmas to experience this magic.
Just a step forward!
Have you ever wondered to reach out to someone you loathe? Oh no! Impossible! But have you have the heart to at least try? What could be more fulfilling to remove the ache in your heart for once and experience joy! Finally! Its just one step, reach out. All the need it need is just to reach out, one step forward. And then another step, to reach the goal. Don’t you ever think to end that ache and finally be free from the tormenting pain or torture? Like removing a splinter stuck on your skin? Don't you want to be relieved? Then why linger around? Let go and reach out! The results… Differs but worth it! It may not result to what you thought of but the experience will surely humble you, changes you! God Bless.
Dec 7, 2021
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