One of my favorite Christmas movies of all time is Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase. You know the Griswolds! Many of you think that they live next to you with all the Christmas lights and the Walmart vomit on the front lawn.
My favorite character in the movie is of course Cousin Eddie! No matter how many times Cousin Eddie screws up or how many times his unique inability to be socially acceptable gets in the way, Clark W. Griswold unconditionally shows his ability to forgive and manage being around those that scratch the chalkboard with their finger nails when they are around.
One particular scene when Clark and Eddie are shopping, Eddie acknowledges that he has no money to buy presents for his kids. Clark as he usually does, submits to his kinder side, he volunteers to buy gifts for Eddie and his family. Eddie's response is for Clarke to buy himself something nice while he is doing his shopping for Eddie's kids with his own money. How thoughtful of Eddie.
What's the point right? Over these next few weeks we will be exposed to those that take our generosity for granted. We will come face to face with the socially inept. In each of these interactions we have a dilemma,our reaction. Let us all remember the very special reason for this season. Let's stop and think before we speak and choose an empathetic approach in our communication. Let's try to be more like the forgiving and understanding Clark. Let us share what we have with others, whether it be a smile, a kind word, a special message to children, or of course our Christmas lights!
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