This is the time of year that we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. He was the ultimate examples of the feelings that people get and have during this season. He was also accepting of everyone.
It does not matter our race, religion, appearance, health (good or bad), or language. We are all special. Important. Unique. If we weren't, then life would be incredibly boring.
Don't we all deserve to feel accepted and loved? Shouldn't everyone be entitled to feel joy, to be happy, without taking into consideration their life situation?
This is a time for us to unite and to take action. Let's make this a Christmas of Acceptance.
This holiday season, I invite you to look at the people you know, those with whom you associate, your co-workers, family members, neighbors, or people you see at the grocery store. Is there one of those people that maybe you avoid? Someone you don't include in your plans? Perhaps there is someone you've discounted for whatever reason.
Choose one person and take time to get to know them. Take time to understand what they are going through and why they are the way they are. Find the good. I promise you that it is there. Learn about their situation and how it makes them who they are. Finally, and most importantly, accept them. Accept them for who they are, where they have been, what they have gone through and what they have become.
Inside of each of us is a warrior who is fighting to overcome the trials that have been put in our path. For some, it may be harder to find, but it is in there. One of the greatest gift someone who is struggling could receive is to be accepted for who they are and know that they have one person who cares, a friend.
Will you do this? I plead with you to do so. It will make your holiday season better. It will brighten someone's Christmas. It will make the world a little brighter and a little happier. Please do this.
*If you do this, I would love to hear your experiences. You can leave it as a comment or send me a message or email. It would be great to compile these experiences and share them at a later time. I understand that these could be very personal, so don't feel like you have to share names or too many personal details. The basic story would be wonderful*
Have a Merry and Accepting Christmas and Holiday Season
