The Meaning of Christmas

Although the meaning of Christmas is to give for the sake of giving, the commercialization of Christmas has somehow obscured the true meaning. The act of giving gifts at Christmas is deeply rooted in spiritual significance. It symbolizes generosity and kindness. The tradition is influenced by the biblical story of the Wise Men presenting gifts to honor Jesus' divine nature, and the legacy of Saint Nicholas, who exemplified secret acts of kindness and generosity. Christmas is not about how much money you spend or how big the gift is. It is about giving for the sake of giving from a place of generosity and kindness. We give gifts at Christmas to remind us that birth and death are two ends of the life spectrum. The gifts of love and caring we give in between are a mark of the value we place on life. END Here are some free gifts worth giving. These won’t cost you a cent, but they are priceless! To your enemy, give forgiveness; to an opponent, give tolerance. To a friend, give a helping hand; to those you love, give an open heart. For customers, provide good service, be charitable, and give your time. To every child, give a good example of what it means to give unselfishly, and to yourself, give respect. These are gifts that come from the heart. Think what would happen if we gave these gifts, not just at Christmas, but all year round? We would then experience the true meaning of Christmas: making the world a better place for all humankind. Give the gifts of kindness and caring. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend out the index finger – the ego. The ego habitually refers everything to itself, presuming to be the center of existence, and thus constantly piles up karmic garbage that threatens to squash it. Pull your finger in a place where your thumb is on top. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. The soul reminds us that we are here on earth to give. So, to your enemy, give forgiveness; to an opponent, give tolerance. To a friend, give a helping hand; to those you love, give an open heart. For customers, provide good service, be charitable, and give your time. To every child, provide a good example of what it means to give unselfishly, and to yourself, give respect. Merry Christmas Namaste~ - may you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace. Doctor Lynn