A real way to get into the spirit of the holiday season is sometimes to forget about the people you love.
Just for a little while.
The people you love is also the people who will love you endlessly, no matter what.
And it is these people who you express your love every waking hour of your life.
But, let's not think about them.
For a few minutes.
Instead, think of the one person you dislike the most.
The one whom you had a riff at work.
Or whom you haven't talked to in years.
The ex-best friend who you betrayed your trust.
The boss who seem to ignore all your hard work.
We can't deny it.
It is normal to have "foes".
Whether it's a relative, colleague or someone who used to be a friend - you never forget about them.
But don't you think that now is the right time to forgive? Christmas is after all, a time for healing old wounds.
A time to forgive.
After all life is short.
Do you really want to spend the rest of your life holding on to a grudge? Is it really worth it? What have you gained by not forgiving? Does it really make you any happier? I'm guessing not.
Hatred never makes anyone feel better.
On the contrary, studies show that holding on to negative thoughts affects your mental and physical health adversely.
It is likely to cause you stress and may even shorten your life span.
Your negativity may even affect your work.
Is that what you really want? What if you were to decide to forgive that person this holiday season? Yes, the one who hurt you, betrayed your trust or damaged your reputation.
It won't be easy.
And it won't happen overnight.
And it may not feel right at first.
But it will definitely do you good.
It will make you feel better.
You'll never know what relief it will have to you and your "foe".
It will be nice to go to bed and not feel a heavy load on your shoulder.
Best of all, you will sleep better too.