The magic of sharing
December is a month of great celebrations, but it is also a month of dear gatherings, extraordinary encounters, or perhaps creative solitude. Usually, there is a richer or more modest table around which family and friends share food, a few moments of peace, a toast, wishes for happiness, promising hope for the coming year. For a few days – only a few, unfortunately – differences disappear and the ties of togetherness are cherished. Then the holiday frenzy passes and we all return to the gray and almost boring everyday life, with its conflicts and difficulties.
What is the secret of these encounters? Is it just a big advertising campaign, encouraging a festive and carefree spirit, the custom of giving and receiving gifts? We believe not, that there are many other factors, and we do not want to underestimate the power of these opinions.
Perhaps behind the differences and misunderstandings that permeate everyday life, there is a strong need to share some human feelings, the warmth of home, a smile, an expression of friendship. There is a strong desire to connect and be understood. One should never be alone or not know how to be alone if we know how to find a good friend within ourselves. The magic of Christmas is closely connected to religion: whether we believe it or not, everyone is filled with joy at the sight of the Child born at the dawn of the year, the Mother who welcomes Him, and the travelers who come from all over the world to witness the miracle and unite for a common cause. There is a spark of hope… It is possible that the coming time will bring us what we need the most… It is possible that we can achieve our dreams, if not all of them, at least some… It is possible, it is possible… Because the magic of unity makes everything possible.
It is wonderful to see different generations coming together, how children understand the elderly, parents and children creating space for domestic animals that accompany us; calling an old friend or sending a few warm words. It is a beautiful scenario of coexistence that, we know, will not take long to disappear behind the curtain at the end of the celebration.
But why settle for that? The truth is that beyond these special days, there is not much time that can to share with others; it is true that our life obligations imprison us and make us forget important things. But what cannot disappear is the feeling of brotherhood, friendship, encounters, understanding, and unity around hope. We cannot allow ourselves to live based on certain dates that awaken awareness in us. We cannot allow ourselves to lose the ability for human relationships, affection, and human understanding without these stimuli.
I sincerely believe that we are lacking philosophy, that simple love for wisdom, so that we can distinguish the value of important things without needing a calendar to point them out to us. We are lacking a broader, more active, and clearer awareness, capable of overcoming differences and establishing connections of understanding. We lack the courage to eradicate fear, distrust, hatred, and separatism…
And if we were to ask kings who approach with their loaded bags for a gift, it would be a ray of Light and Life to forge a chain of unity where everything threatens to break. It is good. Think about it, now that December invites us to it during the holiday season; it is good to have joy in our hearts and a readiness for unity now and – forever.