Heartwings Love Notes 187: Celebrating

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Heartwings Love Notes 187: Celebrating

 

Heartwings says, “Celebrating together warms our hearts for longer than the time we are together.â€

 

Science has documented that the human immune system responds very positively to social interaction and to gatherings where food and friendship are shared. To live a lonely life is often to shorten one’s years and make one vulnerable to ill health. It is no coincidence that we have so many festivals of light as well as holiday gatherings during the darkest time of the year when our health is most vulnerable.

 

I prefer not to complain about the commercialism of the holidays. I simply tune it out. For many purchasing gifts is an important and necessary way to celebrate. Gift giving is a small part of my celebration. Communication with friends and loved ones is much more important to me. I look forward to seeing and being with family and friends, catching up on the year gone by and warming my heart at the glowing smiles of those I care for and love.

 

The opportunity to meet and greet our loved ones as well as exchange our stories and see how the children have grown provides happy memories that warm us with the quilt of their remembrance. It is also important to reach out whenever possible to those who would otherwise be alone during these days. It can be a sad time for those who have had recent losses, and it is vital to include them whenever possible.

 

My heart warms with the joy of the season as I plan how I will celebrate and what I will do to make the holidays special. In days gone by I had a tendency to focus too much on the outer aspects of the season. Now I find myself devoting my time to what seems more important: reaching out to those I love and cherish to embrace them and to acknowledge with joy how warm their love will keep me during the long cold nights to come.

 

As you spend time with loved ones near and far, may your holidays be filled with joy.

 

Blessings and Best Regards, Tasha Halpert

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