#134 Beautiful Star

Christmas is a time for love and fun

Christmas is a time for love and fun,
A time to reshape souls and roots and skies,
A time to give your heart to everyone
Freely, like a rich and lavish sun,
Like a burning star to those whose lonely sighs
Show need of such a time for love and fun.

For children first, whose pain is never done,
Whose bright white fire of anguish never dies,
It's time to give your heart to every one,

That not one angel fall, to hatred won
For lack of ears to listen to her cries,
Or arms to carry him towards love and fun,

Or friends to care what happens on the run
To adult life, where joy or sadness lies.
It's time to give your heart to everyone,

For God loves all, and turns His back on none,
Good or twisted, ignorant or wise.
Christmas is a time for love and fun,
A time to give your heart to everyone.






































Photos thanks to Fivegoldens, gerwhisp and Toni7babe









Defusing Holiday Stress!

Focus on what matters most--

1. Count your blessings

Focus on the people you love and what makes life worth living.

2. Reflect on the true meaning of the holiday

Decide which traditions are important and concentrate on those.

3. Chop your to-do list in half

After you've written your list, prioritize, then eliminate fifty per cent of it.

4. Carve time for yourself

Fit "relax and renewal" time into your daily schedule.

5. Avoid Crowds

Schedule shopping trips to avoid peak periods or shop online.

6. Stay within your budget

Set a budget and stick to it

7. Remember to fit in JOY

Make fun and laughter part of the celebrations. Laughter stimulates the "feel good" chemicals in the brain and help to reduce stress.

"Beautiful Star of Bethlehem"