Of course I have much to be thankful for. I am gainfully employed at a job that challenges me in a whole host of way, I'm healthy, have a roof over my head and family, that for the most part, actually like being around me!
This years Yule time will be different though. I've given up shopping at the big stores for gifts. After watching store after store be inundated with people who are almost killing each other for the "best deal" I've decided that I have had enough of the crass commercialism that is being foisted upon us by the likes of large corporate entities.
But I'm not putting all of the blame there. I've said it all along that we have become a society of greedy, self absorbed ingrates...we really are. We aren't grateful for what we have and are always looking for more. When did this stop being the case? I've been guilty of it myself and have really had to do some mind erasing of those pervasive thoughts.
So this year...screw you big companies, I'm going to the Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem today with my brother. I want to find those little gems of artisan skill that I can give to my loved ones. Should be a hoot...and afterwards, we are going to put up my Yule tree, play Christmas music that annoys the crap out of my son, drink hot chocolate and remember to embrace the spirit of Yule as a time of reflection, rest and recuperation.
Happy Yule everyone!
No comments:
Post a Comment