“Families are messy.  Immortal families are eternally messy.  Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we’re related for better or for worse…and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum.”  – Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters

As the holidays are quickly approaching I wanted to remind everyone that the greatest gift that we can give to one another is our time.  Time is so precious; spend is wisely.  It took me a little while to figure this out, but the holidays really shouldn’t be about materialistic gifts.  Our lives are a gift and choosing to spend what time we have with others should be gift enough.  Practice being selfless, not selfish.  Don’t do things out of habit or obligation but rather do things out of love and kindness.

My father-in-law always says that unless you’re ready to write someone off forever, you should practice forgiveness sooner than later.  Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away.  Try to start this holiday season off on the right track.  Practice patience and forgiveness now and be thankful for your family, your friends, and your health.

LIVESTRONG and God Bless!