Christmas is next week. I mention Christmas because that’s what I celebrate. There are lots of holidays this time of year from lots of different religions and belief systems. We traditionally give gifts this time of year, in celebration of…take your pick. There are a lot of reasons given. There’s a lot of pressure to give gifts this time of year, and that can sap the joy right out of a body. But then the Universe reminded me of this:

Think of every single thing that you “have to” do to get through a day, Silver, as things you “get to” do, before “your turn” is over.

Everything’s a gift,
The Universe
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You are my sunshine, Silver.

Each time I open my eyes to greet a new day, that’s a gift. Every time I get to say “I love you” to my family and friends, that’s a gift. And yeah, y’all are my sunshine. So thank you for that gift. Merry Christmas.