The Spirit of Giving
I heard this morning that some people don’t like Christmas (or the holiday season in general) because it’s not about them. Sigh… That’s entirely missing the point of the season and of George Washington’s maxim No. 110 from his “Rules of Civility.”
Generosity toward others begins with having a filter to sort out whether we are behaving admirably or not. Also known as a conscience.
Checking in with our inner voice during the holidays, might prevent us from saying things aloud that might dim the light around our dining room tables. Perhaps it might make the fires in our hearts burn a little warmer as we go into the new year, too.
Happy holidays to you all. Make memories, scatter joy.
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