It’s Christmas Day, and the world has paused to celebrate the importance of this special day.     

This year, I have enjoyed this season more than most.  I feel very connected – and it started with a shopping trip.

Most years I save shopping for Christmas Eve and always find myself rushing.  Often I end up searching for items given to me on a list.  I was never satisfied – so I changed the experience.

Over the past few months, I dropped the list and focused attention on my loved one’s needs.  I opened my eyes and ears.  How could I make their experience better?

I’ve never enjoyed shopping so much – and that got me thinking.

If everybody would focus on seeing and hearing what others need all year round – life would be so much better.

That sounds like a great way to live.

Merry Christmas