Monday, 11 December 2006

Holiday Reflections

''My friends have made the story of my life''

--Helen Keller

''Your wealth is where your friends are''

-- Plautus

First, I would like to apologize for the dearth of posts in the last three days. Over the weekend, David and I were visited by two of our dear friends from home and have taken the time to enjoy their company, and celebrate their arrival, instead of post on the blog. The quotes included at the top of the page are there simply for the sake of reflection as we move into the Holiday Season. This weekend has served to remind me that what is most important in my life are those people hold most dear: my family and my friends. It is often the tendency during this time of year to reflect on how we feel about those around us, and then venture into the New Year having forgotten those sentiments. To put those expressions of our love on the back burner because there is too much other stuff to do. I am as guilty of this as any other.

However, if I may, I will share a very premature New Year's/Holiday resolution with you all. I want to focus more of my attention on making it clear to those around me, those I love, that I value them, not just during December, but all the time. Because when I look at it honestly and practically, what could possibly be more important than that? On this blog, we write about world events, bombings, disasters, political movements, and I believe I speak for all the writers when I say that we believe that this type of conversation and interaction is essential in today's world, otherwise we would not take the time to do this. However, there is only so much we can do in that overwhelming scheme of global events. There is only so much we can control.

What we can control is how we interact with those around us. How we treat those we love, how we change the world that is immediately around us. That is my goal for this year: to understand what I can control and do the best I can to make the most of those parts of my life. I can only hope that I can make my friends feel as loved and as happy as I have felt this weekend.

I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy, and joyous Holiday Season.

--ajc

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Same to you Colello.

Merry Christmas.

Make sure Max and Mike dont get into too much trouble :)---especially Max.