Merry Christmas everyone!  I am very blessed to be spending this holiday with my husband’s family as we come together to celebrate my in-laws’, Cynthia and Henry Moorhead’s, 60th wedding anniversary.  They were married on Christmas day in 1946.  They have two children; my husband, Dr. William J. Moorhead, and Mrs. Millie Woolwine.  Millie is married to Mike Woolwine and they have two children, Ben and Bobby.

We are a typical family together at Christmas; we fuss over what to do, where to go, where to eat, what to eat, how to prepare what to eat, when to eat, and just about anything else there is to fuss about.  However, as with most families, we can really come together when it’s important, like pulling off a surprise anniversary celebration.

During this time of the year, it’s easy to get caught up in the negative thinking and comments of others who, for whatever reason, believe they lack for something.  When we’re around family and close friends, we feel that we can let our guard down and just “be ourselves,” which too often translates into becoming selfish and self-consumed.  The fact is we are all blessed beyond measure.  If you’re reading this article, you are probably wealthier, in many ways, than at least half of this world’s population, you just don’t realize it yet.

We all have a natural, good tendency to want more.  We each create our reality and can have anything we truly desire.  If you want to attract good things into your life, (and who doesn’t?), start by appreciating the good things you currently have.  In other words, count your blessings.  Doing this will improve your mood instantly, (just in case you’re surrounded by an arguing family), and put you in the right frame of mind for more good things to come to you.

Your Assignment

Create a list of everything you love and appreciate in your life right now.  You can write about people, things, relationships – whatever comes to mind.  Right down what you love about it, why you love it, and what it adds to your life experience.  After you’ve written everything you can think of, go back, read what you’ve written, and rejoice in your words and your blessings.  Then, go back out and join the rest of your family for Christmas – with a new attitude!

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