December 2010 - JOY

This month we're talking about Joy - finding a way to be happy even when things don't go your way. Last month we celebrated Thanksgiving. I think these two things tie in with each other, especially at this time of year. Sometimes we can receive a present from someone and feel disappointed rather than thankful. It wasn't what we wanted or hoped to receive. If we don't like it, we don't say thank you and we can even say something not so nice. If we remember to be thankful it can help us to be happy with what we received. After all, the giver of the gift really didn't have to give us anything at all. This Christmas, make sure you say thank you for your gifts and you'll be surprised as to how happy you can be when you are thankful. Maybe you can even take the time to write a thank you note to someone who has done something nice for you. That would be a nice gift for them and it would probably bring them some JOY. Have a blessed Christmas!