Here is a quote: “Now’ is that constant instant between the Past and the Future. It is the only Time we live and the only Time we can ‘do’ something about almost anything.” — William Garcia
Here is another: “Living is a ‘doing’ proposition fueled by our emotions and steered by our thoughts and beliefs. It is how we choose to do what we ‘do.’” — William Garcia
Before you know it, winter is here, the hot summer months are behind us, and it’s time to celebrate the holidays. People seem to be nicest to each other, right? We give, we share, and we help just to be kind. The truth is, most of us are like this all year long, and we “do” what we do for goodness’ sake and nothing more.
The difference for me is that there is a prevailing good mood, more hugging and holding hands—things the summer heat does not generate. This closeness makes being kind easier and the holidays merrier.
When we drop money into the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle, we don’t give a thought to the beliefs of those who are helped; we just give, we just help. The same is true when we encounter persons asking us for food or money. We give just to be kind. So, why should “the holidays” be different? It’s still about “being” human, being kind to other humans, right? Why should it matter that people of different faiths have different greetings and names for these times? It should have nothing to do with being kind. “Be” kind, if only for goodness’s sake.
What if we switched the name Monday for Friday and Friday for Monday? The only thing that would happen is that we would all start chanting, “God, I hate Fridays,” and “Thank God it’s Monday.” It’s about our emotions—how we feel about life. It is about life in time, not life on Mondays, Fridays, or Christmas. Time does not care what we call it or name it.
Our behavior is reflected and or displayed on the canvas that is Time for the world to see and be terrified or inspired – William Garcia.
Thinking about it, naming periods of time is the only thing we can do with it.
On the other hand: “Who I am is not my name. Who I am is what I believe and how I behave toward you.” — William Garcia
I believe being kind can stamp out diseases like apathy, fear, hate, and distrust. Being kind, we can all be happy together and now is always the best time to be kind. After all, it is always Now, and kindness has no Season.
Since we are in the holiday season, and in this same spirit, let us remember and extend goodwill, care, and help to this year’s victims of disasters. They are all in need of kindness right now. It has very little to do with what someone believes this season is supposed to mean. Their belief belongs to them and those who share it; ours to us and to those who share it. After all, we’re talking about what we believe and have faith in—not necessarily what we “know.” Any answer as to whose belief is right or wrong may only be revealed on the other side of Time.
Meanwhile, on this side, we know what it means to be kind—the peace, joy, harmony, and love it brings—streams that fill our hearts with happiness. Now, isn’t this what we are all searching for? Of course it is!
Look no further and pay attention to the seasonal greetings we extend to each other. They are acts of kindness and have one very special and beautiful thing in common: THEY ALL WISH HAPPINESS.
Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, Happy Life in Time.