Who Started This Christmas Stuff - Darci-Lang

1 Darci Lang Attitude Booster: December 2006 Who Started this Christmas Stuff ? Created by Darci Lang (Professional Speaker & Trainer) , (306) 569-1354 Merry Christmas ! Sometimes it does not seem so "merry." I just got back from a quick trip to the store. Wow .. there was not a lot of Merry .. I have a tendency to lose my "merriness" during this season too. I find the stress of "doing" really does take its toll on me. I find I am impatient with my Darren and our children as I try to make everything perfect. So I had to change some of my behaviors to make Christmas a happy time. Not a time everyone is scared of me. To start with I made a choice a couple of years a go that I would try and do my shopping early. Each month we save money for Christmas and in October I dedicate one day to finish the shopping. Whoever I can t find for that day I buy them gift certificates. I can t wrap until December or I totally forget what I bought them. Everything goes in gift bags to save time and I stopped trying to make it all perfect.

2 I found wonderful women to buy baking from if needed. I am on the endless pursuit of trying to make it peaceful and putting the meaning back into the season for my family. As I was winding down for the holidays last year, an audience member sent me this short story reminding me of what Christmas is all about. I put it in the Christmas box and when I opened it this year I Started my decorating with this great reminder of what it all means. I d like to share it with you .. Who Started this Christmas Stuff ? A woman was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable; and after hours of hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with her two kids. She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season time of the year. Overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every housewarming, taste all the holiday food and treats, getting that perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list, making sure we don't forget anyone on our card list, and the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone who sent us a card.

3 Finally the elevator doors opened and there was already a crowd in the car. She pushed her way into the car and dragged her two kids in with her and all the bags of Stuff . When the doors closed she couldn't take it anymore and stated, "Whoever Started this whole Christmas thing should be found, strung up and shot." From the back of the car, everyone heard a quiet calm voice respond, "Don't worry, we already crucified Him." For the rest of the trip down the elevator it was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop as people reflected on the true meaning of Christmas . Merry Christmas ! Attitude in Action: Don't forget this year to keep the One who Started this whole Christmas thing in your every thought, deed, purchase, and word. If we all did it, just think of how different this whole world would be. Quote to Ponder: " Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas .

4 " - Calvin Coolidge What is Christmas ? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace." - Agnes M. Pharo "Focus on the 90%: One simple tool to change the way you view your life." is bigger. Darci has added over 40% new content to her already best selling book! Order here Join Darci on her Blog Boost a Buddy: Forward this email to a friend who could use a boost. It's easy for them to sign-up and absolutely free. They just go to and sign up. Note: e-mail addresses will not be shared with any other person or organization. Contact Info: Darci Lang is a Professional Speaker, Trainer and Best Selling Author who has been inspiring people across Canada to improve their attitudes for over 15 years. If you know someone who could benefit from Darci's message at their next conference, quarterly staff meeting or customer appreciation night please ask them to give Darci a call.

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