Christmas is a time....

To forgive your enemies, to express tolerance to all, to be a good example for a child, to give yourself respect. Those thoughts are from a quote about good gifts to give at Christmas. I like that thought, but really, shouldn't we do that all year? Christmas always prompts me to think about life, love, family, friends, etc...I guess that is why New Year Resolutions follow directly after the holiday. Today I was struck by the story of Brittany Murphy. This time of year, it is so hard to hear news like, but I think the fact that she is another thirtysomething makes it even more difficult. She was so young, too young. I guess you never know when your time is up..which is probably good. It still feels so wrong to see that sort of headline though. Each day I wake up, I am immediately so grateful for a new day. I know it sounds completely cheezy, but I think that with all of the illness in my family, the news, the weather disasters, etc....it is only natural to feel grateful. Being grateful is free to give and easy to achieve; probably one of the best gifts to give and recieve at Christmas. So all you thirtysomethings...Christmas is a time to be grateful in your own way.