3 Illustrations of Christmas Spirit
No matter what your faith, there’s a season that celebrates light, love and spiritual gifts; the true meaning of the season. And there’s no reason to restrict it to this season. Let’s continue this Christmas spirit all year round.
Here are three reminders of the good in all of us.
It’s Good to Give
With the focus on gifts and giving at this time of year, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the material and undervalue the non-tangible aspects of the season.
But giving is a practice that’s good for us all year round,.
“Giving doesn’t only strengthen social bonds and make you feel good—it can also measurably impact your health, both physical and mental.”
NYPD officer photographed giving boots to barefoot homeless man melts icy hearts online
A random act of kindness by a NYC cop touched hearts around the world. On patrol in Times Square on a frigid night, he happened upon a barefoot homeless man. What he did will touch your soul.
He says he’d do it again in an instant.
This is one of those heart-warming story built on an amazing coincidence, discovered quite by chance.
In any case, it will make you smile – and re-affirm that there is a Santa.
photo credit: Gertrud K. via photopin cc
Author, writer, and student Liz Jansen combines her artistic mediums to create stories that inspire readers to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.