Christmas Morning

Christmas morning isn't really any different than any other morning at our house. Somehow the morning coffee and quiet time seems a little more solemn than usual, but the habits and usual practices are the same.
Maybe it would be better if I reversed that perspective and could say that every other morning is no different from Christmas morning; that I somehow manage to find the holiness and solemnity of each day while enjoying my morning coffee and quiet time. In practice, I think I normally do. Perhaps that's why today doesn't feel much different. 

This morning I am reflecting on my Advent challenge of being purposefully kind. I think maybe I am getting better at it, but seeking people out is still a challenge (probably always will be). I really am perfectly comfortable with very few people interactions. 
I will continue to work on it.  

It's Wednesday and past practice dictates that I should have some pearl of wisdom to share. 
I don't know -- maybe we should each worry about taking care of our own toxic traits and shortcomings rather than trying to get other people to take care of theirs. For me, working on John is a full-time gig. I have neither the time nor inclination to try to change anyone else. I honestly need to worry more about fixing me. Eating less, eating better, being more active, getting good mental stimulation -- all of those things leave little time to criticize others.
You are going to have to take care of yourselves. I have plenty of work to do on my own.

Be well, my friends.
Merry Christmas

John