“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. “

 ~Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Tis the season for illumination. Today, on All Things Fulfilling I am going to focus on all things that shine. 

• A clear star lit night
• Tinsel on the tree
• New parents and child experiencing their first Xmas together.
• Icicles hanging from the eave of a roof
• Lives spared by a Kiwanis and UNICEF Maternal and Neo-natal Tetanus vaccine
• Polished silverware
• Rudolph’s red rose
• A gemstone given as a surprise gift
• Glitter on a holiday card or an ornament
• Candles on a tree, a mantel or on a festive holiday table
• Snowflakes as they fall from the sky
• A child’s face when they discover a book that draws them in
• A beautiful painting, surrounded by golden frame
• Crystal stemware
• Someone who is passionate about the Art they create
• Sequins on festive holiday clothing
• Love discovered, love renewed in the spirit of Christmas
• The face of the elderly or a veteran knowing and feeling that others really care
• Twinkling white lights decorating a house
• A lit lamp post standing sentinel for the arrival of holiday guests 

If you really want light up your own spirit this year, adopt a holiday family. Make some one else’s holiday shine by giving some gifts or fixing’s for a big holiday meal.Holiday buying this Christmas,  was especially fulfilling for me. I bought a few items for a set of twins who otherwise may not have had Christmas at all. More fun than the gifts given inside of the box, I created wrapping that really showed that I cared. When all is said and done, I think the packaging will be as treasured as much as the gifts inside! 

This year, buy one less gift for your own family, and give it to a family less fortunate and in need.  Here is a website that lists the top five Christmas charity projects. http://bit.ly/8ZBCef. 

Make your heart merry and illuminate the spirit of someone else this holiday season!

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