Almost There

"If you want to see the brave, look at those who can forgive." The Bagagavad Gita

I have all but Mom and the cat's gifts wrapped. I have one more calendar to print out but that one will be hand delivered the next time we go up to see Mom's sister so it can wait a bit. I'll get the cards tonight after my brother makes a run to the Post Office to get some stamps. Then I'll actually be ready for Christmas for the first time in years with time to spare. No last minute run on Christmas Eve.

I can't see today's quote without thinking of the late Pope John Paul II who forgave the man who tried to kill him. What a great thing that was and a lesson to all of us. One of the major problems with this world is the inability of mankind to forgive anything. Some people are just incapable of forgiveness. I have noticed that the people who are incapable of forgiveness are nothing but bullies. It is part of their mind set that they are the chosen ones and forgiveness is for sissies. Sad isn't it?

What a horrible waste of life to allow ourself to be full of hatred and anger. How can you be happy if you let negative emotions rule your life? You can't. Even with all the news of terrible things happening in this world there are still stories of hope and courage and goodness to be found.

This is the time of year when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. It would be well to remember the innocence of a new born child who is born without hate and resentment towards its fellow man. We should take that innocence into our hearts and make our gift to ourselves the chance to forgive those who have wronged us.