Today’s eyes are watching
What presents are given
Comparations, expectations
The higher the value –
The better the gift
Focus lies on the presents
Forgotten the real meaning
Burried under selfishness
Traditions with barbed hooks
Commercial celebrations
Christmas – a family meeting
In exchange of giving and taking
Feast of filling stomachs
Exaggerated games of the mind
Assessed time to be happy
Beyond the market rush, shoppings
Let the peace flow into your thoughts
To give presents from your heart:
Kindness, modesty, respect, devotion
A priceless gift for everyone
Not just on these holy days
Then every day becomes holy
In memory of Jesus Christ
A celebration of the heart
Living Christmas days, harmony shared
Service to man, not service to our ego
With open hearts to spread love
Through sharing and caring
A gratitude in itself
To plant happiness in every eye
Christmas, a feast for everyone
As we all belong to one family: mankind!
Not in the sense of business
But as an affair of the heart
In this sunshine we all can meet, take a bath…
Day by day…
DidiArtist, 21.12.2018
I just had a meaningful conversation with someone about this yesterday. My husband and I have done away with “buying” gifts. We’re all about time with loved ones and friends. Showing kindness, generosity, and love all throughout the year and sprinkling it with a little extra sentiment around Christmas, after all, God gave the most precious gift of love and it’s only right for us to apply the same love and generosity toward others. β€οΈ
I hope You’re having a wonderful day my dear friend! π
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Thank you very much, dear Jenna π Indeed, we all are from the same essence as that of God (God is love, life, light, all-consciousness) – and we are a drop of this mighty Ocean. So we are able to share love, if our mind is not interferring – the language of the heart is known to everyone, so we should allow our heart to express itself with compassion and love. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and words, my dear friend π
All what is good for you soul π
Didi
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My pleasure my dear friend!
I love the beauty in which you descibe things, very poetic and bright! β€οΈ π
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Makes me happy to hear your compliments and encouraging words π
Have a great time, my friend
Didi
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I’m so glad! π
The day has just begun here, about time for a morning yoga flow then time to head to school for the last day before winter break. β€οΈ
The kids have been full of energy and exciment they can barely contain. The wonder and joy in their hearts is definitely contagious! π
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So I suppose you are teacher – I also used to be a teacher when I was younger and gave lessons in English to some students. Enjoy this winter day dear friend and receive the warmth from the excited eyes of the children, my friend – Children express innocence and preserve their naturalness which many of the adults have lost unfortunately.
Enjoy your day, my friend π
Didi
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Yes, I teach social skills, bullying prevention, and drug prevention educaiton to k-8th grade students. I especially enjoy my time with the younger students with their sweet innocence as you have pleasantly described. They fill me with a sense of happiness at their love and insight that so many adults have sadly lost. β€οΈ
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That is a very good task to help our younger generation find their way and stand on their feet within a society that often has lost its moral goals. Great, dear Jenna! π
Didi
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I agree! π β€οΈ
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Reblogged this on Antonella Lallo.
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Gracie cara Antonella π
All the best
Didi
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Buon pomeriggio
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Buon pomeriggio cara Antonella π
Didi
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“To give presents from your heart” is something we all should do every day not just on Christmas days, for love does not need a special time to be shared. It is All and eternal!
Beautiful, Didi!
Thank you for sharing!
All the best to you, every single day of your life! π
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Thank you very much, dear Manuela π
May you be blessed π
Love and light to you
Didi
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Reblogged this on bodyandsoulnourishmentblog and commented:
Very inspirational words dear Didi! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
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Thank you very much, dear Amira π
Also for you and your family a blessed Xmas time π
All the best my friend π
Didi
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True words for a Christmas, Didi and your poem is so apt. Great. Merry Christmas to you and your family dear. God bless.
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Thank you very much, dear Kamal π Also for you and your family a peaceful, merry Christmas, my dear friend π
A big hug in gratitude
Didi
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Welcome Didi must read my poem too on Christmas dear. Would love to have your thoughts. Hugs to you and your family too
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Amazing lines indeed. :))
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Thank you, dear friend π
We should all live X-mas, the awareness of being One with Him in us, every moment…
Warm regards
Didi
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I totally agree with you. Regards.
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Thanks and regards. :))
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Compliments of the Season from Brussels my friend.
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Thank you, my dear Savvy π
A happy New Year to you and your family and may there be a change to the better in the world as well.
All the best, my friend π
Didi
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