Well its that time of the year again. Its been a quite year for me music wise, as I have two main passions in life apart from my family and friends. Music and Sport and for the last year sport has been to the fore since I started working as a Games Development Administrator for Cork GAA.
I still write and record and preform my music but the last year I have taken time out from the playing and gigging to recharge batteries and spent a lot of time immersed in sport in my local area.
Having said all that, I know I am lucky to be able to spend my time doing things I love. But many people cannot do this, Music and sport are wonderful things in themselves and at times all consuming, but life as we know is about many other things, work, health, family, school, spending time with loved ones, and of course involves many life changing decisions on a daily basis by many people.
Its a time to reflect and look at what you have and be thankful for all the small things we are blessed with in life. To be able to wake up each day and see the sun rise as a new day dawns is a gift, for some to be able to walk unaided is a gift, for others to be able to sleep without fear is a gift, to know that you have food in your fridge is a gift, to own a fridge is a gift, to see a child smile when you greet them in the morning is a gift, to hear a person laugh is a gift,
Many simple things in life are a gift which we take for granted and that is normal, we all have different priorities based on where we live, how healthy we are, how our family and friends around us are doing. But there are many many people who do not have what we take for granted, water, homes, jobs, money, health, safety, food even the ability to sleep without fear and to those people who will never see this post because who do not have the luxury of owning a computer or smart phone.
I would ask you to think of them and then think of what you have, and ask yourself, is it really worth getting so bothered by a silly comment online, by the fact that the mailman is 5 mins late, or my dinner is overcooked, or the shops are so busy you dont get that Service with a smile, Stop, reflect, think of all the gifts you have and then take a moment to see who around you needs a smile, a gentle word, a friendly greeting,
I am not suggesting for a minute that you sell everything you own and give it to a charity etc but I am suggesting that you see things for what they truly are and prioritise whats actually important in life and share that feeling with someone today.
For me, I want to say thank you to everyone in my life, its a pleasure to know you, interact with you, talk to you, meet you, laugh with you, cry with you and share memories with you its a gift that I appreciate every day. Merry Christmas, I hope you all have a peaceful, joyful, happy Christmas.
Roll on 2017
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