Hustle & Bustle

"Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart."
-- Unknown

***

One would not characterized the weeks before Christmas as peaceful; it is anything but. You often hear of, "The hustle and bustle of Christmas." There are cards to send, decorations to set up, gifts to buy, gifts to wrap, cookies to bake, the list goes on!

Why do so many find it difficult to find peace at Christmas? After all, Christmas is suppose to be a time of hope, peace and goodwill. Maybe it is because we tend to lose focus of the real reason for the season. Each year, the secular version of Christmas seems to become more important than the spiritual version. It seems the more secular Christmas becomes, the more we have to "hustle and bustle." The more we "hustle and bustle," the more anxiety we experience. Anxiety and peace are polar opposites, and it is impossible to experience peace when you anxious.

This year when the "hustle and bustle" of the seasons starts to take it toll on you, spend a little time with spiritual version of Christmas. The Great Teacher once said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you." This Christmas if you seek peace amongst the noise, trouble and hard work of the season, put Christ back into Christmas. Remember, when the Christ child was born there was a multitude of heavenly hosts saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

Peace!

***
Its your life: Live it, Love it & Celebrate it!