As we approach the end of 2009, let’s take time to reflect back on our accomplishments, and positive events.
While preparing for the Christmas Holiday, start to list the positive events that you experienced during the year. Encourage holiday guests to create their lists of happy events and accomplishments. Before dinner allow each guest two or three minutes to share his or her story. Not only is this a great way to create a pleasant social gathering, but it will light up the table with positive, continuous conversation. The spontaneous conversation will ward off the awkward silence, which usually leaves an opening for bad humor. Additionally, new family members will feel as though they’ve been in the family forever.
The sharing is guaranteed to make your neighbors wish that they were having what you’re having; everyone will leave with a smile on his face. Some family members may have forgotten how much they had accomplished in one year; others will be elated when they realize what an impact their contributions have made on the family structure.
Another way to focus on the positive is to stop holding back the compliments; it is time to start acknowledging each other’s gifts. Rebuilding the family’s self-esteem is a major step toward inspiring our youth.
Each of us has the power to help build and maintain a better society—let’s start within our families.
Happy Holidays!!
GDR
Wow! What a creative idea! If family gatherings were like this, more people would be excited about going to them…lol!
I also, loved your “start where you are” approach to creating a better society…Brilliant…Thanks!!
Great comments. Sounds like we all have to be I intiators. Thanks for seeIng that.