Your best holiday memories

Dear Readers: With the year-end holidays upon us, it is only natural to recall events from past celebrations that resonate with us for a lifetime. As we reflect on times past, it often is not the most expensive gift, or the decorations of the season that stay with us. Rather it is the caring and thoughtfulness of family and friends who graced our holiday celebrations that we most recall. Think for a moment about your best personal memories. Do they bring a smile to your face even now? Do they warm your heart in the afterglow of the moment? Are they worth sharing? Why not begin to write these memories down as a gift to future generations yet unborn? Otherwise, with your passing these precious memories will be lost forever. I like to believe that memories we cherish serve more than just giving us happy thoughts that fulfill no other purpose. Rather, the story of our life reminds us that each of us is unique, put here for a purpose. We can’t be replaced since each and every one of us is an original. No other person can accomplish the task we were put here to do. Therefore, our experiences, background, culture, memories, and life’s work are all significant. I bet that there are questions that you would like to ask departed relatives, friends, and acquaintances that you did not bother with when they were living. But, those questions cannot be asked now. As you create your holiday correspondence, think on these things and write now in time to be ready for the holidays. Below are some questions to get you started. Answer the ones that bring back memories you cherish, and tuck your responses inside your family’s Holiday Greetings. I bet this year’s card won’t be thrown out with the gift wrappings if you sincerely share from the heart! 1. What is my favorite holiday memory growing up? 2. What song or carol ushers in the season for me? 3. What tradition do I cherish and practice each year? 4. Recalling a parent or relative, who made the holiday for me as a youngster and how did they do it? 5. Emotionally, the holiday season fills me with gratitude when . . .? Happy Sharing! Be Your Very Best Always, Judy Williamson   Credit Napoleon Hill Foundation