There was I sitting in the pub, ignoring my usual group of regulars because they sat at a small table and there was no way I was going to get a seat with them when the pub landlord thrusts a diary in my direction. It was his present to the regulars. Though I don't drink a lot there so he probably doesn't make much money out of me, it was a nice thought. Opening up the pages there is a different saying at the start of every week. One of the said the following:
"Love the giver more than the gift."
Brigham Young
I looked up Brigham Young to find he was some kind of religious (mormon) fella in America during the early 1800s, which shouldn't be held against him, as some very nice people are faulted with religious beliefs and some understand the sentiment and act the sentiment. These are beautiful words. It stands to reason, except for an unfortunately quirk of society; in which it feels the materialistic nature of significant events has taken over. Advertising has distorted what Chrimbo is about, human beings are so easily mislead and lose track of what is important. To believe owning an object makes a person a better person is what they sell. No object can make a person better, only self understanding and compassion to all other human beings can do this. These are incredibly difficult traits to engender and not even a life time can fully change a person.
There are some gifts which are not wanted at all. Like the smell of a fart, the deadly silent but violent type. However, the above quote reminds of another quote. "It's the thought that counts." You can not give thoughts away because we are not able to read minds, this is where gifts come in. What is the perfect gift to someone as well? The perfect gift is a thing that person actually wants. It doesn't have to be expensive either. How do you know it is the perfect gift? This is difficult as it takes years and years of knowledge, you have to know the individual, know what they like, know what they really appreciate. It doesn't have to be a yacht moored in the South of France, it could be as simple as a photograph in a frame.
Sparkling Eyes is a socialist and a true believer in going against the advertising movement. The most precious gift she's had is the title of nanny Ga Ga. This isn't even a real gift, but Baby Princess J most certainly is. When she laughs an infectious happy giggle changes the world, if only for a brief few moments, it is incredible. I shall be seeing my family in Scotland shortly and certainly can not wait to spread the warmth. It helps when you have a big belly, gradually whitening beard and the words Ho ho come quiet naturally.
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