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Fri Dec 24 05:10:51 AM EST 2021
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It was a lot of years ago, but I remember it vividly: We were
sitting in the pizza restaurant with friends when their kid told
my kid that Santa doesn't exist.

What a strange and wonderful gift: A Season of Zen!

This season, maybe more than any other, is filled with stories,
ceremonies, rites, and rituals. They span cultures, faiths,
mythologies, and traditions. The trick to unify them all? Breathe
life into them. Know the intention behind them. Know what they
teach. Understand the journey of coming together, recounting the
stories, and letting them play out in our mind's eye. Be open to
seeing the lessons and the signs everywhere around us in our
daily lives. Let them breath life into us.

So if you want to make a tradition of "Santa Doesn't Exist," have
at it! I'd hope it incorporates the lessons of hope, hapiness,
and joy. I'd hope it brings people together. I hope it
demonstrates how the spirit of a thought or a belief can move us,
guiding our words and our actions. 

Scotland's National Animal is the Unicorn. They've got a
lot of mountains to die on there; do you want that one to be
yours?

Merry Christmas ~ This is My Gift to You