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“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.’’
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.’’
Every time I watch the film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, a rollercoaster of emotions wash through me. It is the perfect Christmas movie, helping me reflect on my own life in the past year and consciously deciding what to do more of in the next year. If you have never seen it; this movie falls definitely in the category of self-care. And if you have seen it; you know what I am talking about, and you probably would like to watch it again!
Yes, once again it has been a tough year. The uncertainties and stress that comes with that. Practising mindfulness during this turmoil is not easy! Making plans, having something to look forward to, with the possibility of it all being wiped away around the corner. Having to put Plan B, C or D in action. Scrambling to actually make Plan B, C or D with the resilience and flexibility to enjoy life and the good moments.
So my Christmas gift to you is from the heart, regardless of faith or religion, the following poem a colleague gave to me some years ago:
If not for you…
If not for you there would be a place of emptiness in the heart of God
If not for you all the good that you have done would still need doing
If not for you the spark of your ideas would not have ignited a fire in others
If not for you the key role that you have played in life’s drama would remain unfilled
If not for you at least one person would not have awakened to his or her dreams
If not for you your triumphs could not be examples to inspire others
If not for you someone who needed love would not have received it
If not for you a life would have been shortened or never existed
If not for you the song of life would have missed a beat
If not for you your gifts would remain ungiven
If not for you another might have suffered in your place
If not for you someone would have no path to follow
If not for you there would be one less smile, one less laugh and one less hug
If not for you there would be less mystery
If not for you an animal might be homeless and a garden left unplanted
If not for you something would be missing
You have always made a difference
Who you are is important every day
You are the face, the heart and the soul of God
You make a difference and you are valuable
I do hope you will enjoy the festive season; (re)connect, recharge and rejoice!
Kirsty x
“If Not For You,” by Bob Luckin, from his book, Diary of a Mindful Dog, published September 2020 by DeVorss & Company.
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