"The kind of light I am talking about can’t be measured on a spectrum; it’s the kind of light that guides from within, the same as that found on earth at Christmastime."
I Just put up my Christmas Tree with the kiddos today.... Yes, I know 3 days until Christmas :-/ A little late than usual this year, but the joy a heart feels while decorating it remains the same.
This year, I had to get a new Christmas tree as my super thick, beautiful, super tall, already lighted Christmas Tree of 8 years (which it felt part of the family) lol! Broke off last year. And so this year, I went shopping for one. Yes, as you can imagine, I was determined to find one either very close to the one I had or BETTER!!!! Lol!
I went around a few times last month, saw a few "potentials" but I really could not stomach spending $300 for a Christmas Tree. Not after the lessons learned this past years, NOT after my trip to Africa and what my eyes were able to see....Then, I realized..... I'm CHANGED, Different..... I'm MARKED by Life experiences, by journeys, by past sorrows. What kind of meaning does a Life marked by trials have if you don't apply your lessons to the future? What kind of value does your opportunities have if you don't learn to appreciate them, if you don't apply the wisdom given on those unique experiences?! NONE... Right?.... So, I went home empty handed, no Christmas Tree inside my trunk, feeling "defeated" because I didn't take advantage of a good "sale"
Then, a few days later, one of my cousins called me.... He found a Christmas tree for a "whooping" $15.00. He told me:" Well, is not super big, and it's probably not thick, but $15 Prima you can eat that at Mcdonalds"( haha) you can get it and then if you find another one then no big deal"
So, I said yes! Bought lights for a few bucks and just finished decorating it! And you know, I'm so glad that I decided to "work" with this Christmas Tree... While putting it together, It "Lighted up" a few places in my soul and I'm pretty sure it open up some "light" in the hearts of my little ones.
And Here is why........
The first comment out of my sweet Little E's mouth with a horrified face after seeing the size of the tree box was: " O....m...g!!! MOM our Christmas Tree is soooooo LITTLE :-O LOL! I'm laughing now, but let me just say, I was NOT laughing then.
I told him: "You know what son?! It doesn't need to be the BEST kind to be beautiful, you should be grateful that you have one and I will show you how amazing this is going to look. "
And to myself I said at that moment...:" Challenged accepted" LOL!
Now, I'm going to be honest, I had little faith for the poor little "skinny tree" but I was determined to make it work, even for myself. But It was until I started adding the LIGHTS that I got "inspired" I started to see how parts of the Tree were getting a new Life, so of course my little pondering self started thinking how the same way LIGHT changes us, it gives us new life. When we find His light it brightens up even our most darkest places and that same LIGHT breaths in a New Life in us. We can spread that same light unto others.
Then right at that moment I felt God whispering to me...:" Even the smallest things can be BEAUTIFUL, if you know where to find the Light!" Wow! POWERFUL, isn't it?!
Many times we find ourselves in a dark place brought up to us by disappointments, failures, bad choices, habits and we forget to realize that we all carry the same light but yet we keep ourselves in that dark tunnel waiting for a signal, a flashlight..... A sparkle. And in the midsts of all that we forget to look closely at what is in front of us, no matter how insignificant it may seem, no matter how "hideous" it may look, if we shift our attitude and utilize our light in the midst of all that.....EVERYTHING in FRONT of us has POTENTIAL even if is a MOUNTAIN, a challenge!
Recognize the Potential of everything in your life. ;-)
Now, back to the story...... You know what my son said when we were almost done with the tree???!
This time his face lit up, sparkles on his eyes and dimples on his face:" Mommy, WOw.... I cannot believe how Good and beautiful our Christmas Tree looks, is so amazing !!!... Who knew it could look like this!!!"
And you know what I told him: " You know Ez, let's this be a lesson to you . Does it really matter to have the Best of the bEst...?! No! What's the purpose of having a BIG HOUSE, Big tree, and everything we want and not have any Happiness in our hearts..... What's the purpose of having everything in the world that we would want and yet we feel BROKEN inside?!... I much rather not have everything I want as long as my heart is full of peace, love and happiness. I much rather not have all the things I wish I could have, but be surrounded by the love of those dear to me... That's what's important!"
And guess what?! He looked at me, Smiled and gave me a BIG HUG and said:" Yes, you are right...and Thank you for our beautiful Christmas Tree" !!!!!!!!!!
Friends, May you be reminded this season the importance of seeing the Potential in everything. May you be reminded to NOTICE what's right in front of your eyes. Sometimes your blessing might not come the way you EXPECT but it is right there in front of you, don't waste the opportunity. May you be reminded that sometimes what you have in mind is not the same with what God has in mind for your life... And I don't know about you but I know that EVERYTHING that comes from The Lord, is not just GREAT but amazingly PERFECT!!
Cherish the season!!!
Much Love,
Muah!
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