Angus in Scotland wrote,
And so a Merry Christmas to one and all. May you find comfort in the company of those you love, warmth in the memory of those who’ve gone before and confidence in the capacity of human beings to see the world as it should be.
This sentiment was echoed in an article by one of the Substack authors I follow:
We can live in a world of hope and love and moral clarity someday.
I spend a lot of time reading about what is going on in the world, and like most of us I’m saddened by the cruelty and destruction going on. I try not to get angry or depressed by it — instead I do what I can to support people and organizations that share my values. It’s back to the old,
It’s better to light one candle than curse the darkness.
The other message, from a friend, warmed my heart and made me laugh.
I wish for you and Andy, a Happy New Year that is wonderful, safe, healthy, still standing and still living in your apartment. Love you.
She nailed that one! Thank you, friend. I love you too!
Happy post-Christmas, everyone.
December 26, 2025
Its better to light one candle than curse the darkness, that is so true. there is much darkness in our world, but there is also much light and we need to share any light we can to others, Once a homeless man told me the worst thing about being homeless was that no one ever talked to him, that every one looked away like he was not there. I was sitting eating lunch with 6 homeless men, in our church ministry. My job was to Talk and eat with a different table every week. Since that day I make myself look at, smile and speak to any one I see . A smile is a light to those who never receive them
Thank you. I believe in smiles too. 🙂
These are wonderful messages. It’s sad that the bad things seem to get the most publicity. There is good in the world and we need that.
I know. I think it’s up to us to notice and remember the good.
These are lovely! Thank you for sharing!
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All great messages during a time when we really need them.
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How wonderful to be a recipient of those heartfelt messages!
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I agree, those really are good messages.
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Thank you and same to you guys
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Thank you for a wonderful reminder.
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You have some nice friends! So true.
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Awesome messages. Thank you ? ? ?
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Yes, all we can do is shine our light. But that is no small thing. We have our wonderful husbands, our health and our home. So much to be thankful in a seemingly mostly cruel world.
I agree!
A beautiful message just for you from a special friend… This is what I love about Christmas…LOVE. Hope you have a fabulous weekend..
Thank you. The same to you. 🙂