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Holiday Balance: Give Your Dreams the Wings to Fly...Just Believe

Holiday Balance: Give Your Dreams the Wings to Fly...Just Believe

Give Your Dreams the Wings to Fly...Just Believe

A little girl, watching a lonely star shimmering through the falling snow

She stares with wonder of its loneliness and reaches out to hold it close

As she brings the star close into her chest, love and hope it sinks

Deep inside her heart and soul to remind her of the gratitude it brings

 

Not a lonely one, this shining star, a more than giving one at that

As it shimmers in the evening sky sending out sparkles to the rest

Some stars are dimly shining, some with only a glimmering glow

This star will help them to brightly shine and give each of them new hope.

 

The little girl leans over, to kiss the shining star

She reaches high to gently place it back and watch from afar

As the snow clears the winter sky, she sees so many more

All together shimmering brightly so many shining stars.

 

A little girl, a lesson learned from a star up in the sky

The dreams she has, she must believe and give them wings to fly

~by Julie Neerings

 

Often times I have felt like that little girl searching for answers. Only to find myself reaching into the depths of my heart and soul and believing that it’s up to me to give my dreams the wings to fly.

During the holidays it seems so simple for me to have a giving spirit, to spend more time with my family and friends as we celebrate our traditions of the season, and to remain optimistic that with even a small glimmer of hope that I can make a difference.

So with each dream I have for this holiday season, I will attach their wings and with full confidence set them free to fly graciously.

A Season for Giving: There are so many ways to give back and this time of year the need is more prominent:

  • The Salvation Army What a better way to teach my children the spirit of giving. The Salvation Army gives us the opportunity to help out the children in need so that on Christmas Day they can receive a little "spark" from us and shine.
  • Worldwide Book Drive is a non-profit group which works with organizations to distribute tens of thousands of books locally and internationally. Do you have books laying around that you would like to share with another? You can even hold your own book drive and donate them. This season I will go through all my books and donate to this great cause.
  • Operation Christmas Stocking Operation Give is another non-profit organization that is giving residents the opportunity to donate stockings for our service men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. You can make your own stocking, gift bag or decorated boxes and drop them off at Operation Give-Million Dollar Air located at 430 North 3700 West, Salt Lake City. Help from the public is greatly needed. Our troops are in need of hygiene kits as well. For more information email operationgive@comcast.net
  • One Gift One Life and a Whole Lot of Gratitude Friday November 30th will mark the date for the 1st semi-annual Blood Drive that I will be hosting at my office. My goal was to have 30 donations for our time slot and we’re just about there. I’m confident that all the slots will be filled. For more info, click on the link.
A Season for Loving: This season brings so many moments to spend with family and friends. All packed with joy, love and laughter. We will enjoy the quiet moments of the falling snow and we will enjoy the moments of loudness with many that gather near to join in our traditions. Sleigh riding, decorating the tree, filling up our gratitude book, seeing the lights, and holding each other close.

 A Season for Remembering: A time to remember Jesus. A time to remember those who are in different states, different countries or those that have passed. A time to remember our troops (always). A time to create a new memory or hold onto one from long ago. A time to remember those who are in need. And a time to never forget.

A Season for Reflecting: Reflecting on how I got to where I am today. What my purpose is. The people that have helped me along the way. Reflecting on the ups and downs so that I can grow and make changes. Never being afraid to meet that reflection in the mirror.

A Season for Gratitude: Writing down the many things that I am grateful for and keeping that journal ongoing. Sending a letter to each of the people I am grateful for. Showing my gratitude to every person that I walk beside.

A Season for Attaching Wings: The New Year is approaching and more dreams will be felt, more goals will be set and now I will take this time to attach more wings to my dreams so that they can take flight in the New Year.

A Season to Become the Season the Whole Year Through: As I was writing down each of these dreams I have for the holiday season, I found myself wondering why, this only had to be for now. I have made the choice not to limit myself to giving strong focus to the balance in my life after this season is gone. This Season will become the Season for the Whole Year Through. Because I choose to Give My Dreams the Wings to Fly...Just Believe


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