How might we open ourselves to receive the gift of joy this Christmas?
The Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams, in “The Book of Joy - Lasting Happiness in a Changing World” offer these three ways of being joyful; the ability to reframe a situation positively; the ability to experience gratitude; and the voice to be kind or generous.
John the Baptist invites us to go further – to offer the gift of hope, peace, joy and love this Christmas to others.
How might we practically live generously and compassionately this Christmas?
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