By Chloe DiVita
Today is Christmas Eve, as we all know. And whether it's something you celebrate as a holiday or not, it's the spirit of the season that I'd like to pass on today.
Forget about work. Forget about finances. Forget about school, about stress, about your computer, and your obligations. Hug your daughter, your son, your wife, your husband, your mom, your dad, your brother, your sister, your grandma, your grandpa, your pet, and whoever you get the pleasure to be with on this holiday. Tell them you love them, you appreciate them, and say "thank you." It's two small words which hold an immense significance.
Tis the season to appreciate and give, and remember what's really important. Your religious affiliation, or lack there of, is not the most important piece. It's your mentality, your attitude, your compassion, and your ability to shine.
I plan to shine with my family for the next couple days, and appreciate the time to focus on them and the memories we'll create. We have many things to be appreciative for this year, as well as memories to hold onto for those we've lost this past year. We had plans to continue a tradition my brother-in-law had with his wife, Leigh (for those of you who do not know the story of Leigh you can get an overview here). However, due to the lovely "holiday blizzard" we are all recovering from in Colorado, his flight was cancelled. Somehow he'll get here and we'll make that tradition happen, even if it's a few days late.
Wishing everyone the best.
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