For several reasons Christmas this year is going to be the bleakest I've ever had. If there's ever a year to have the so-called "Christmas spirit" and not much else, this is it.
I did a lot of music therapy things in nursing homes over the years and I always felt for the elderly people, of which I now find myself one of, who were alone at Christmas. Although I'm not in a nursing home I'm pretty much by myself this year.
Maybe I'll find the meaning of Christmas and maybe I won't, but I'm grateful that I can be happy for others. I'm not trying to say I'm some great guy because I suck right now more than at any point in my stupid life, but at least I can feel something for others.
I never had kids but I can imagine reliving the joy of Christmas through your children's eyes. That's so cool. I hope the kids get a bit more out of it than just the idea of getting presents.
I'm beyond thrilled for my mom, that is if my belief system is true. Although the 25th is almost assuredly not the actual birth of Jesus, it's still when it's celebrated. Heck I guess every day is Christmas in Heaven.
I can relate to people who are old and mostly alone, and I can be happy for people who have family and friends and have get-togethers and such. BTW if you do celebrate and haven't done so already, fire up A Charlie Brown Christmas by the Vince Guarldi Trio. That music is Christmas.
I can think back on Christmases that were happy, and to those who'll be having a great Christmas this year I say Cheers! Merry Christmas, if applicable. Enjoy responsibly.
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