My Christmas was a quiet one. I stayed home the whole day. No one came to visit. All because my children were busy with their own preparation and celebration with friends and relatives.
Am I lonely? Am I sad? No. In fact, it was a restful Christmas Day for me. It was the first time that I had a quiet and restful Christmas day. I spent the day watching concert on television. I liked EWTN broadcast. I listened with gusto to the many beautiful Christmas carols. I spent long time watching television that I never did before.
Miracles happened - that I believed. From unexpected people. And, it happened even past Christmas Day. Just now, someone pressed the doorbell. What a surprised! that the subdivision owner where I live sent me a very nice plant in a wood planter he himself designed and his worker done. The plant is a fern which we call here 'pakpak ng lawin' (or eagle's wings).The wood is of santol tree.
Though I don't think of Christmas as just receiving and giving presents, but it is a day where one can give others what they can. There are many ways to give present to anyone: the street children, the people living in carts, or homeless people, those in orphanages, and home for the aged, in prison and in hospitals. Those are lonely people because of the life circumstances, and so a little present given cheerfully and sincerely make them feel God is alive and around them.
The above picture is what I received just as I am typing this blog. There are unexpected gift, isn't it? and a beautiful one, too.
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The discussion about this reminds me of the importance of creating serene and inviting spaces, much like the ones featured on homery.design. Even during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, having a peaceful retreat to come home to can make all the difference. Seeing beautifully designed interiors evokes a sense of tranquility and inspiration. It's amazing how a well-curated space can elevate our mood and enhance our overall well-being, especially during moments of solitude and reflection. As I reflect on my own experiences, I'm reminded of the joy that comes from surrounding ourselves with beauty and comfort, whether it's in the form of stunning interior designs or cherished moments spent with loved ones.
dear Fe, thanks for this blog .Wishing you a very happy new year that welcomes you with good health, wealth and happiness.
I've had a similar experience, too, and the lesson I learned from it is that expectations either cause us disappointed (when things don't go the way we wanted them to, which happens more often than not) or spoil the fun (we can hardly have a pleasant surprise when things go the way we expected them to). Since then I've tried to constantly clear myself of expectations as soon as I'm aware of them. I'm still in the beginning stage, however, slowly but surely I'll get better at this :)
Marry Christmas and happy new year Fe. Thank you for sharing.
Merry christmas and Happy new year Fe. Your positive attitude to what happens around is really appreciable. It mentions of your emotional maturity that a few people have it.
God bless you. :-)
you are never alone, friends, here is a greeting from thousands miles distance East of world to you:happy new year.
Thank you for nice comment.
Yes, indeed. He is a landscape designer, too. I happened to pass past by the new house he built to sell and the house were made from the trees he planted around the subdivision like the eucalyptus, maguim and acacia trees, and local fruit trees like that planter he sent me. I will take pictures on it soon and will post here.
I think it's not too late to wish you a merry Christmas. And happy new year. What a nice gesture from the owner.