• One Poem: My Christmas Carol
    • Vignette: Celebrate

     

     

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This Page: As is traditional with the December issue, it is abbreviated with a focus on this special time of year. My poem speaks to a wish that I am afraid is decades away. But there is always hope. The poem was first published on December 24, 2002, the first PJ Christmas issue. Be sure to view the video of the gorgeous light display at Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City. This display is a yearly event.

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  One Poem

My Christmas Carol

“Peace on Earth and goodwill toward men…”
      proclaims the Christmas Carol.

Noble words for times like these
      on this Eve of Hope.

Let's dream for a moment
      of a time when the young
      no longer train for war.

Instead the very best
      fight hunger and poverty.

Let's dream of a time
      when the greatest battles
      are waged against disease
      and not each other.

Let's dream of a time
      when Children of Peace
      speak louder than the drums of war.

For now these are only dreams.

But perhaps some day,
      when humankind truly understands,
      these mere words of a carol
      will be blazon across the planet.

Peace on Earth and good will toward men..

Comments: This was the first Christmas poem that was published in the PJ on December 24, 2002. I wrote the following: While the poem speaks of hope, it does not do so in naivety. As long as vast populations of poverty exist, they will serve as feeding grounds for war. Until we understand our interconnectivity, peace will not occur.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Enjoy the Christmas lights at Temple Square, Salt Lake City

–..Quotable Quotes

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." – Jesus (Matthew 5:9)


Vignette: Celebrate

The Christmas/Holiday Season has many meanings to different people depending on your spiritual and social views. Some become upset if you don't use the traditional Merry Christmas and instead say, "Happy Holidays." You will note above I chose both greetings. I personally find Happy Holidays to be more inclusive when speaking to a larger audience but use both greetings during this season. But whichever one you choose to use, the real message is what does this particular time mean to you. For me, it is not only a time to examine one's faith but also a time for family and friends to celebrate life and the many gifts our relationships have given us.

As many of you know, I teach tai chi. My students are really my friends and provide me with many hours of enjoyment, which I treasure. I long ago discovered that food and dining together builds bonds and relationships. At least twice a year my classes come together to celebrate. Pictured below are some of my students along with a couple guests who joined me in our annual Christmas Chinese Feast.

During this special season may your feasts be joyous and filled with love.

 

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