An Xmas Message

This was passed on by my friend Lee.  Hope you enjoy!  Jd Still more things to get for this Christmas by: author unknown I am flat broke from overspending at Christmas time. But I am not done shopping. I want to exchange a carton of self-righteousness for an equal amount of humility. I hear that if you wear it with appreciation it not only looks beautiful, but it is also the most durable stuff on the planet. While I'm at it, I'm going to check on tolerance to see if there is any available in my size. I must remember to try to match my patience with the little I have left. My neighbor is loaded with it, and it looks really good on her. I also need to stop by a tailor for mending my integrity. Mine has become frayed around the edges from too much compromising.  Without regular maintenance repair everything I have will fall right through my pockets. I also need to get some new glasses.  My glasses have become smugged and scratched by passing disapointment, betrayal, and ego that has made everything I look at appear a little dirty. A clean fresh view that lets me see things clearly enough to find something beautiful in everything is just what I need. I almost forgot the most important thing of all: compassion. If I see some - no matter what the color, size or shape - I'm going to stock up heavily, regardless of the price. I have run out of it so many times, and I always feel ashamed when it happens. I don't know why it has taken me so long to get around to shopping for these items. They don't cost nearly as much as some of the frivolous things I buy at Christmas time.