Christmas Spirit
I remember how sad I was feeling that everybody was so lacking a Christmas mood this year during my "Humbug" post, but I'm glad to report that I started seeing it people closer to Christmas. I guess it was a delayed emotion this year, but during those first three weeks of December, I had an epiphany. For the first time ever, I really was completely satisfied with giving, and had no desire for my own gifts. It's easy to say, but it's much harder to make that emotion a true reality. The amazing result? I got everything I could possibly want...things I didn't even know that I wanted, but were perfect things that I'll enjoy so much. I think that's the secret - if you have no expectations or dreams of specific things, the gifts received are extra special.