Our Grown-Up Christmas List

An old Ann Landers column describes a 79-year-old grandfather’s Christmas wish. His 80th birthday was on Christmas Eve. He has gotten cards from all of the children, of course, but now he is looking forward to seeing them. He puts on his Sunday best to look nice when they come. He skips his daily coffee at the cafe with his golf buddies to be sure he’s home when they come.He misses his afternoon nap and stays near the phone so he can answer it when they call. He is proud of his 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter live within 10 miles of his home; the other 2 within a 30-minute’s drive.

He realizes they all lead busy lives, but today is his birthday … and Christmas Eve. He’s sure they will come! By dinnertime his youngest son and daughter-in-law visit with two of his grandchildren. He is thrilled, but holds off cutting the cake, fully expecting the rest of the family to come. Eventually his youngest son and family must leave, so they enjoy some of the cake — but leave the rest out for everyone else to enjoy. He waits and waits. By 10:30 that evening he goes to his room to prepare for bed.

Before he retires, he asks his wife of 50 years to wake him if they come. But the rest of his children don’t come. He’s still awake when his wife comes to bed. He tells her, “I know I got cards, and I know they are all so busy! And I know they will probably drop by tomorrow, on Christmas. But I really wanted to see them today, on my birthday.” He quickly hid a tear that trickled down his cheek, as his wife hugged and consoled him.

What do you think that man’s number one Christmas wish was? More gadgets and do-dads? A new golf bag? Or a visit on his Christmas Eve birthday, from his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren? The best Christmas gifts are the ones that can’t be purchased or wrapped.

Here’s what we want for Christmas. And if we get just one of these gifts, we will consider this Christmas the best one ever.

All we want for Christmas is:

the world coming to the emotional, physical, mental, financial, and spiritual support all of the families who lost loved ones this year, and everyone dealing with the devastating impact of the pandemic;
a doable and sane solution to gun control in America;
a coming together of people, practicing an ability to wisely and compassionately discuss their differences and reach solutions for the highest good of all;
the globalization of hugs and handshakes;
consistent and sustainable peace on earth;
people from Alaska to New York, Afghanistan to London, the West Bank to Hong Kong, Australia to Ukraine to agree that war — and violence of any kind — are not the answer;
people everywhere turning hostilities into hospitality, guided missiles into mistletoe, ill will into goodwill.

All we want for Christmas is . . .

for there to be an end to hunger and starvation once and for all;
that no child ever has to go to bed hungry;
that no family is in need of something to eat, or something to wear, in want of a roof over their heads, or a bed to sleep in

All we want for Christmas is . . .

for all of the world’s religions to respect one another and honor the Universal Esoteric Truths of all faith traditions;
to turn religious intolerance into spiritual unity;
for everyone to be treated equally and for diversity to be welcomed, respected, and promoted;
for people to be judged by the strength of their character and the depth of their spirituality and not by the color of their skin, or by their nationality, or socio-economic status, or physical disability.
for people to be able to get the quality care they need as often as they need it for as long as they need it.

All we want for Christmas is . . .

for each and every one of you to enjoy truckloads of happiness, and success, and health, and peace, and joy, and prosperity all the days of your lives.
We want you to laugh, and giggle, and hug, and play, and sleep peacefully, and work contentedly the rest of your lives.

That’s what we want for Christmas. And we think many of you may have a similar Christmas list. We think that’s why you are drawn to this website . . . to make a difference . . . to love and be loved . . . to heal and be healed . . . to care and be cared for . . . to grow spiritually and to help others grow spiritually . . . to give and receive according to your consciousness of giving and receiving.

Here's a Spiritual Practice you can use to create your list!

We enfold you in the Divine Light of Love and Peace, and affirm a beautiful, blessed holiday for you and your loved ones. May the coming year bring spiritual enrichment, opportunities for growth, and abundance of outrageous prosperity and joy!

Christmas-Higher Consciousness Awakening

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