Just two days till Christmas. Millions of people are readying their homes for the big day and finishing up last minute shopping braving the traffic to find the last perfect gifts.
One of my personal favorite stories of the season is Dicken's Christmas Carol. The character Scrooge is a classic and has been portrayed time and again in movies from modern times with Michael Caine in the Muppet Christmas, Bill Murray in Scrooged, to the classical renditions more identified with the original story. So many wonderful movies about this odd, grouchy man who, after many years, finds himself. He finally finds the child within him, shares that wonderment with others, and literally begins a new life with a fresh outlook.
What a great lesson for us all. I suppose that's whay I love it so much. Scrooge doesn't regret when all his lessons have been learned. He goes on with such a simple, cheer joy of just being alive, begins to help those who are of need, and appreciates those around him.
We can all learn from this timeless story that life is precious and wonderful, and it's never to late to discover the child within you and start anew.
If you have the opportunity, watch one of the "Scrooge" movies or, better yet, read the original story to your family in the next couple of days. It really isn't that long, and it's one of those stories that holds your attention with it's great dialogue and delightful characters. After all, it's Dickens!
Stay safe as you travel or shop.
In love & joy,
Donna
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