The Truth About End Of Year Activity

The truth about end of year activity reveals character. All across my state and country, people are engaging end of year activity. The marketplace says, "BUY, BUY, BUY!" in person at the store or online. Churches market Jesus and giving to ease tax responsibilities. Many will create debt they cannot pay conveniently while others wish they could. Enjoyment and happiness seem to be at the homes of more well off others with the prettiest lights, biggest tree with many gifts under it, and the biggest holiday meal. Some will even be kind through giving food and clothing as if people only need them in December.

Christmas does not transform personalities because the real ones come back in January acting as if benevolence is a part - time end of year activity only. I want to recommend if you would make a real difference this end of year season, do these very practical and simple things.

Intentionally make a new friend appreciating their interests instead of selling them on our own. Plan intentional time you can spend with them. Help them to feel as important to themselves as you feel important to yourself. If you really want to invest in giving them a gift, ask how  you might help them realize their dream. 

If you realize this friend thing is not for you, be honest with yourself and quit pretending. Just accept that you are an end of year pretend to be good person. If on the other hand, your authentic self has the desire to reach out and touch people where they live, spend shared time with them and their families in their environment and invite them to experience yours. This is the real path to building a better world. Think about it. What if we all did this all the time making sure to lease one out? Do you think that would make a difference?