25 Ways to Give – December 22nd

Happy Christmas Dear Reader,

With just a few days to go until Christmas Day, I sit in my writing room and look out at the snow. I consider how much I love my job and the opportunities it gives me to make a difference in the lives of others. I also appreciate that it is a demanding and sometimes busy endeavor.

In recognizing that, I am giving the gift to all of taking some time off until the New Year. I do this so that I can recharge, spend time with family, and give more of myself when I return to work. When I do not take time off from time to time I become less focused on the good things and more focused on myself. This is bad for all concerned.

It is easy to believe that we need to be at work all the time, but what we do when we believe that is diminish our effectiveness in the lives of those around us. During this time off I will delve into some things that revive and recreate me. I will indulge in some leisure activities that I just enjoy. I will make myself available to those I love.

Take some time off is you can. It is a valuable gift to you and those around you.

“Have some time off for good behavior,
Fourteen days give or take a few,
Oh the little baby Jesus,
I’ll share a birthday card with you.” - Ian Anderson

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, “That is why every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a home owner. He brings new and old things out of his treasure store.”