Peeping Through The Christmas Box

If wishes were horses beggars would surely ride without ending.But now that Christmas is drawing near and nearer, it is possible for you to have a master plan as to how you are going to celebrate it. Your plan must be very clear and simple and must be devoid of any financial burden. That is to say that, no matter what situation you find yourself in, you are inevitably going to experience the day. From our earliest memories Christmas in the secular sense is a huge build-up of hopes and promises for all the answers to our wildest dreams and desires. Many children start out early in life with the fantasy figure of Santa Claus who will shower them with all the gifts and desires their little minds can conceive. As we mature the fantasy is stripped away by reality and the mystery of all those secret gifts is revealed. The contents of those boxes may be what we asked for, but it may not be what we wished for. If we are being honest, with ourselves and with others, there comes a point in life where each of us comes face to face with the reality of not getting what we want for Christmas. Rather than greeting this moment with the ultimate in disappointment, it might benefit each and every one of us to respond to this life passage with a sigh of relief. The solution to the age old problem of looking at the aftermath of Christmas Day and wondering, "Is that all there is?" is to stop looking outward for someone to supply that solution to the quintessential need within. If you didn't get what you wanted for Christmas, it is more than a little likely that you did not give what was needed for Christmas. The old adage "It is better to give than to receive" must surely have found its birth on Christmas morning. The gift that each of us craves deep inside, whether we realize it and are ready to admit it or not, is the need to fulfill that Christmas desire for someone else. The Christmas gift you want will not be found under your Christmas tree. It won't be wrapped neatly in holly covered wrapping paper and tied with a silver ribbon. The Christmas spirit does not come in a box. If you are truly seeking the gift that will touch your soul this Christmas and make you realize the deeper spiritual meaning you are craving, you must reach outward. This year, if you don' t want to contend with the disappoint that comes from not getting whatever it is you thought you wanted, give a gift from your heart and direct it somewhere where its need is most profound. Volunteer your time at a soup kitchen, a homeless shelter or a home for battered women. Reach out to a neighbor who is alone or down on their luck and bring the spirit of Christmas into their lives by paying attention to them and bringing small gifts. Donate gifts to one of many organizations devoted to providing Christmas for those in need. Take your good spirit to hospitals, nursing homes or rehabilitation facilities and brighten the day of someone who is feeling the lose of not getting what they want for Christmas a lot more than you. Express your love and appreciation to your friends and family, not necessarily in the form of a gift, and let them know you are taking time out at this special time of the year to acknowledge the value they bring to your life. It's time to give up looking for someone else to provide us with the gift we've been waiting and hoping for all year long. That outlook is sure to end in despair. If you really hope to get what you want for Christmas, find someone whose need surpasses your own. When your heart fills with the warmth and joy of giving you will receive everything you need this Christmas. In other words, just keep on peeping through the Christmas box, and you will definitely find a perfect solution to your needs in this cooing Christmas.

Foods That Make you Fat

Do you even know the foods that make you fat? Studies show that our perception of what is fat does not reflect reality. According to different studies, roughly one third of adults and almost twenty percent of children in North America are fat. Not to mention how many adults and children are significantly obese. Research also show that the majority of fat adults and children do not consider themselves as such. Obesity can lead to a whole host of harsh diseases from type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure, thickening of the heart muscle, and high cholesterol levels) to terminal cases such as heart disease and stroke. "The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison." - Dr. Ann Wigmore Foods That Make You Fat The fact is, we do not pay attention to what we put into our bodies and we suffer the results. Worse, our kids pay the price for our ignorance. Changing eating habits can take some research and it won't happen overnight. But there are some easy changes you can make today that will dramatically benefit you and your children and set you on the path to a healthier, leaner you. Step #1 Cut out the coke, soda, and juice. Replace it with water. Did you know that a glass of unsweetened fruit juice contains roughly the same amount of sugar as a can of pop? We often don't realize the calories we take in through beverages. These high sugar drinks not only add empty calories but are also triggers telling our bodies to store fat. Step #2 Eat veggies or fruit with EVERY meal. These are not foods that make you fat! The fiber we get in fruits and veggies help us digest our fats and sugars better essentially reducing the likelihood that what we eat gets stored as fat. Make at least a third of your plate fruits and vegetables! Step#3 Never skip breakfast. This meal triggers your metabolism revving for the day. If you are the kind of person who dashes out the door without breakfast, just stock your fridge with some fruit so you can at least grab an apple, banana, or orange as you step out the front door. Step #4 Never eat late. Late night eating is one sure way to add on the pounds as your body's metabolism starts to shut down in the evening. Try not to eat anything after 7pm. If you find you are starving, go for a salad or some fruit. These are just some basic guidelines to get you going, but these changes will make a significant improvement to your waistline. Try to also be a little more lively. You don't have to start running marathons, but a thirty to forty-five minute walk every day can burn a heck of a lot of calories. If you make the above dietary changes and begin with a simple walking routine once a day you will definitely see a significant drop in weight and get you on the path to a healthier you. Please share this article with friends who might find it helpful. Like us on Facebook please!