Posts Tagged ‘christmas’
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. -Harriet Tubman
This is a time of celebration! This is a time of renewal! This is a time of rebirth! It is a time to count the many ways we love whom we love. It is a time to bask resplendent in this love, to cherish and to feast, to praise and to exalt, to elevate and to celebrate. It is a time to rejoice, and above all, it is a time to behold! It’s a time to be generous.
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Families that sweat together, stick together. Okay, that may not be a pleasant thought, but the point is crystal clear. Healthy, Inspiring, Purposeful family interaction enriches each family member’s emotional and spiritual health.
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Every one of us has to find the humble stable, the lowly place of the dumb animals and under our own bright star find the Christ and the gift of everlasting faith ~ Mary Strong
In deep December when our world is more often cold and dark, than it is bright and hopeful, we turn toward the light. For some its the lower case light found at the mall, at the parties or in search for a repeat of holidays long ago. When life was gentler and joy was easier to come by. When we look more deeply however the December holidays – Hanukkah, Christmas & Kwanzaa – present us with the true light and our holiday celebrations take on a deeper meaning and warming glow.
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Jesus is the name of the man who more than all men, has presented Christ, the true idea of God, healing the sick and the sinning and destroying the power of death. – Mary Baker Eddy
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The holidays are probably the few times when people collectively lose all sense about their finances, outside of purchasing a new home, planning for a wedding, and preparing for a new baby. Fortunately, holiday spending is where people can have a great amount of control over how much they choose to spend.
In fact, some people opt not to spend money for the holidays at all!
While most of us have no desire to go to that extreme, almost everyone can benefit from keeping a closer eye on holiday spending. Not only does holiday spending add up, it happens year after year – eventually accumulating into an avalanche of lost earnings.
Often people let excessive holiday spending sabotage their future successes. People often start the new year with credit card debt from the previous year’s shopping binge. Why set yourself up for a poor start and very little to show for it?
What if you could channel that money into more positive, lasting endeavors? What if you could use some of that money for experiences rather than stuff and holiday decorations that you’re only going to pull out for one or two months every year?
Aside from typical big life events, think of the ways that having a budget can help you with your future successes.
