As we all grow older we seem to see life through a different lense. When we were kids, Christmas looked completely different. We saw bright lights and mountains of presents. We heard sweet music and excitement.
As we grew, things changed. We began to see it through the lense of an adult. How much things cost. The time, effort, and energy it all takes.
Anymore, we read article after article about the negative experiences, and people dreading the get together. We consume negative cartoons about bad family get togethers. We get a clear message that getting together with family is extremely difficult. To this I have two thoughts.
You are an adult. You do not have to go. You are free to make the decision and not go. Act like an adult, make the decision, deal with the fall out of that decision. Boom...that is being an adult.
Maybe you are the problem. Perhaps everyone is having an awesome time, and you show up and ruin everyone elses good time. Maybe all of the negative you are consuming and your lack of being able to just not show up, is pouring out of you.
These are just my own opinions. As I celebrate the birth of Jesus (because this is the closest date believers can agree on) I keep in mind the fruits of the Spirit and let them flow!
Be well. Be encouraged. Be radical.
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