From: JAZZevangelist@aol.com
Date: Tue Dec 24 2002 - 03:33:17 CET
Seasons greetings!
I would say Merry Christmas. . .but I don't want to offend anyone. :-)
So. . .to keep things "politically correct" please accept with no obligation
-- implied or implicit -- my best wishes for an environmentally conscious,
socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration
of this winter holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the
various religious persuasions (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Yule,
Xmas, Boxing Day, New Years, Epiphany, 12th Night, Ramadan, etc.) or secular
practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions
and/or traditions of others (or their choice not to practice religious or
secular traditions at all) ... and a fiscally successful, personally
fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the
generally accepted calendar year 2003 without regard to the race, creed,
color, age, physical ability, religious faith, or sexual preference of the
wishee.
However, if you experience something special this season. . .
Look at the light in the eyes of a child . . .
Go swing or sled in a park with wild abandon. . .
Watch ducks. . .or dogs. . .or any animal at play. . .and imitate them.
Hear the rhythm presently pumping through your chest. . .
Notice the sights, sounds and smells of the season that surround you. . .
Listen to the rhythm of nature, ebbing and flowing in perfect harmony. . .
Feel the touch of someone's hand. . .
Hug someone and linger. . .feel their warmth. . .
Smile at a stranger. . .
Tell someone you love them -- whether you know them or not.
Gaze into a starry sky . . .
Notice the moonlight glistening on the trees. . .
Study a single snow flake. . .
Watch a butterfly flit through the best 24 hours of it's life. . .
Marvel at the construction of a flower. . .
Gaze deeply into a river or ocean. . .
Soak in the immensity of creation.
Look around you right now.
Find something -- an object, a person -- anything at all.
Think of everything or everyone it took to take this object through the
various stages of it's existence until it arrived in it's present form.
Marvel.
Wonder.
Discover what it is like to be in awe.
Reflect on the wonder of laughter . .
Try laughing -- right now.
Laugh at anything. Laugh at everything.
Life is too short to be taken seriously.
Allow happiness to well up and affect your face.
Hum your favorite song.
Sing it out loud if you dare. . .
Pick up a musical instrument and play, even if you don't know how. . .
Get up and dance!
Go for a walk.
Have a long, honest talk with someone.
Create a new memory.
Stop the hustle, bustle and rush. . .
Enjoy this moment.
Breath.
Forget the plans that you made.
Move beyond all the plans that didn't turn out right.
Expect the unexpected.
Do not allow situations or circumstances to stand in the way of your joy.
Do not wait for permission to be the person you are created to be.
If you have no voice. . .sing
If you have no legs. . .dance
If you have no hope. . .create.
If Santa has let you down -- then allow yourself to become Santa for others.
How can you become Santa?
Well. . .it involves a lot more than a red suit.
Just do something -- anything -- for someone else without the thought of
receiving anything in return. You don't actually need the red velvet suit
to give.
Let the Spirit of a newborn child dwell in your heart.
Get to know your creator by seeking, thinking, praying, singing, dancing,
painting, creating, reaching outside of yourself, and joining in as part of
the creative collective which comprises the human race.
Therein, you will find Christmas.
May you find hope and wonder this day;
May you experience peace amidst the hype, stress or disappointments;
May Truth stare you in the face;
May Love fill your heart, your family, and everyone you come into contact
with
. . . today, tomorrow, and on into this wide Millennium beyond.
God Bless Us. . .Everyone!
Love, Joy, Hope and Jazz. . .now and always,
J. Scott Fugate
Station Manager
Jazzical WBCX 89.1 FM
Brenau University
One Centennial Circle, Gainesville GA 30501
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