Today is the day after Christmas, the second biggest holiday for the Christian faith, and because it fell on a Sunday, today is the “official” holiday per the U.S. Government. So it seemed everything was quieter than usual. Except for the malls, which were jam-packed with people trying to return gifts as well as look for bargains. No rest for the weary materialistic society we have become. Me? I ran 4 miles with my daughter and four more by myself zoning out and just enjoying nature and my surroundings. And I have to stop to think about what I am missing not participating in the gluttony of materialism that seems to dominate the holiday period starting with Thanksgiving evening. The answer was simple: nothing. What are they missing? Time with family, time with nature, time with a worthwhile hobby or vocation, time giving to others, time exploring the amazing, time to rest, time to reenergize, time to reflect on the real meaning of the holidays?
Personal photo taken at Acadia National Park
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