As most of my readers know, I am not a religious person. I could write that I am an agnostic, but I am not a person who spends energies being skeptical of hope. That term does not fit my more positive outlook on spirituality, which is seeking the energy of peace and understanding. All religions appeal to me in small ways. Therefore, I do celebrate Christmas, which is certainly all about hoping for peace. The ornament on the left in the photo was made decades ago by my mother-in-law. I treasure it as I treasured her and regret that I did not show her more of that love when she was with us. This will be my last post for a while as I am traveling up north both for Christmas and to child-sit and then to go to my son's birthday party!! My your new year be filled with PEACE and UNDERSTANDING.
Wishing you a holiday season filled with peace and love!
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Thank you. I hope your celebrations are wonderful. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels for you, and a joyous time with your family.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays and safe travels!
ReplyDeleteI share your views. Have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful break filled with family time.
ReplyDeleteI share your feelings about religion, but can't refrain from wishing you a wonderful and very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteExcellent card for all!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you n your family!
Merry Christmas to one of my spiritual guides:)
ReplyDeleteTravel safely dear friend. Have a beautiful day with your family, and we eagerly await your return with photographs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo. Happy holidays. We also will be traveling starting today and heading south to Tucson with our vacation trailer and two cats. Interesting as one has never traveled with us. We're hoping for the best as the other hates travel so much that he hides as soon as he gets wind of it.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Alegre Natal!
I hope that you and yours have a New Year replete of Peace and Understanding too!
Well, I am past agnosticism but still celebrate the season with heartiness. It was always about the solstice, eh? ;)
ReplyDeleteAll the best on your travels.
I love to hum Elvis Costello's What's so Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding this time of year. I'm not religious either but feel that there is more going on than meets the eye and that it could be called the divine.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you. Looking forward to reading about your adventures when you come back from your "sabbatical."
ReplyDeleteOur feelings and views are similar. I hope you are enjoying a lovely time with family.
ReplyDeleteA belated Merry Christmas to you, and a very Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteRYN: Wikipedia. Christian days. LOL January 5 if you are sticking to the schedule. We expect our Christian neighbor to take his lights down today. Our city has already begun their tree recycling program.
ReplyDeletehey i am all for peace, hope and understanding regardless of religeon ....you know....smiles...
ReplyDeletei hope you have a most wonderful new year!
Wishing you a very peaceful 2014, filled with pleasant thoughts and much joy.
ReplyDeleteNaturally, there will be tears, but perhaps they could be kept to a minimum. Tears of joy are allowed.
Whatever life throws at you, make it into lemonade.
A beautiful post. A wonderful new year to you too!
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