It’s particularly challenging during the holiday season to buck the buy-as-much-as possible system without support. Your family may not be happy without dozens of gifts under the Christmas tree or expensive presents each day of Hanukkah. It’s important to find or create a community of people who also want a holiday season that revolves around joyful giving, sharing, and connection, not just the buying of more stuff. Start with your family. Have a discussion about what would bring the most joy this holiday season. Share ideas about gifts of service and donations, about starting new traditions that include volunteering or treasure hunts or game-playing. Delve deep to discover what would bring the greatest gifts to your family members. Expand your concept of family to include new friends who share your values. Find a way to celebrate with these friends through a potluck gathering, music-making, conversation, charades. Bring interpersonal interactions back into your life (as opposed to virtual interactions on your computer!) to build a stronger, more connected community.
~ Zoe Weil
Author of Most Good, Least Harm, Above All, Be Kind, and The Power and Promise of Humane Education
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Reposted from 12/22/08.
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