4 Steps on How to Be Alone Yet Joyful Over Christmas
Christmas is meant to be a time for people to be joyful, reconciled and at peace, with God, with oneself and with others.
For Christians, it is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. For people of goodwill, it is also a time to be happy and be one with those celebrating the joyful season.
People celebrate with family, friends, colleagues and even neighbours. But, what about those of us who are not surrounded by these people? Or, perhaps live far away from them? Can they still joyfully celebrate Christmas?
Well, it is a personal decision. Firstly, we have to decide whether we want to be part of the joyful season or not.
Secondly, forget about buying presents or receiving them. I am sure we all reach that stage in our lives where we actually do not need to receive or expect presents anymore. Although, we still need to be gracious when receiving them.
Thirdly, once we have decided that presents are not really important, we have to accept that real joy comes from within. We need to realise that we all deserve to be happy and joyful, whether we have a family or not. Celebrating Christmas with your family does not guarantee happiness. It has to start from within you.
Finally, reach out to others. Do not wait for people to come to you. There are people out there who are just willing to talk to you, know you and are willing to listen to your story. On Christmas day, many churches and communities welcome people who are alone. Simply check out your local papers or visit your local churches.
If you do not like to enter churches, hang around local shopping centres, buses and train stations. Observe people. Talk to people. Be open to experience happy encounters. Listen to touching life stories.
Find the real meaning and purpose of the celebrations. Even if you still choose to be alone on Christmas day, you can still choose to be joyful within.
Have a joyful Christmas!
Ros
For Christians, it is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. For people of goodwill, it is also a time to be happy and be one with those celebrating the joyful season.
People celebrate with family, friends, colleagues and even neighbours. But, what about those of us who are not surrounded by these people? Or, perhaps live far away from them? Can they still joyfully celebrate Christmas?
Well, it is a personal decision. Firstly, we have to decide whether we want to be part of the joyful season or not.
Secondly, forget about buying presents or receiving them. I am sure we all reach that stage in our lives where we actually do not need to receive or expect presents anymore. Although, we still need to be gracious when receiving them.
Thirdly, once we have decided that presents are not really important, we have to accept that real joy comes from within. We need to realise that we all deserve to be happy and joyful, whether we have a family or not. Celebrating Christmas with your family does not guarantee happiness. It has to start from within you.
Finally, reach out to others. Do not wait for people to come to you. There are people out there who are just willing to talk to you, know you and are willing to listen to your story. On Christmas day, many churches and communities welcome people who are alone. Simply check out your local papers or visit your local churches.
If you do not like to enter churches, hang around local shopping centres, buses and train stations. Observe people. Talk to people. Be open to experience happy encounters. Listen to touching life stories.
Find the real meaning and purpose of the celebrations. Even if you still choose to be alone on Christmas day, you can still choose to be joyful within.
Have a joyful Christmas!
Ros
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