As anyone in Southern California will tell you, it is difficult to get into the Christmas spirit with sunny skies and warm temperatures year round. I'm certainly not complaining, but it seems that without snow, starting your car 10 minutes before you leave in the morning, or seeing your breath in the air - Christmas just doesn't feel the same. Last year was my first winter in San Diego and I even tried ice skating on the beach to compensate, but the slushy mess of an ice skating rink didn't exactly do the trick.
What's a girl from the East Coast with a handful of friends here to do? Force the spirit? Luckily I didn't have to because the answer was in the mail. Literally. Tonight, I received the first Christmas card of the season and it was from my aunt in New York. It wasn't simply Happy Holidays, instead she filled the card with a note catching me up on the day to day activities of the family - how my cousin is doing, hunting season, craft fairs and of course the weather. Things that no one else would be interested in, but I was. I found myself feeling so good after reading her note. I was excited and interested to know what was going on. I was connected. And all it took was a note.
So in this era of blogging, short messaging and communicating in 140 characters or less to as many Followers and Friends as we can, let's not forget that there's no replacement for personal, heartfelt communication. Whether you are a professional communicator or just someone who hasn't talked to their family in a while, good communication can make all the difference. Happy Holidays.
1 comment:
What an excellent reminder and great message for a hectic season. Bring a little more joy with a simple letter!
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