Christmas Spirit Waning?
Well, Christmas has come and gone, and the sad part is that I feel like it was never here. I'm starting to think that I get too caught up in the gift-giving part of it all. As I was telling a former student, I think I would have rather just spent the time with my family than have them buy gifts for everyone. It's not that I don't appreciate the thoughtfulness or the gifts, but it takes my mind away from what's important... my family. Sure, we talked and laughed a bit, but I found myself worrying about silly things like whether or not they liked my gift(s). It shouldn't be that way. I would have loved to have sat around the table all day talking and eating a couple big plates full of homemade chicken and dumplings (in your eye Cracker Barrel). Less reflection and more insight tomorrow.
