Christmas Spirit
This weekend, I moved into my new place here in D.C. (please feel free to drop by and stay guys! I now have a great spare bedroom!) I responded to an ad on Craigslist for a bed and couches that were being practically given away. I drove out to the suburbian boonies and met with “Al” Habib. He was paranoid because I wanted to give him a personal check. “What if it doesn’t clear?” he pointed out. “I would have to sue you in small claims court over a matter of a few dollars. It wouldn’t be worth it.”
I talked him into taking my check and on the way out to get my truck, I observed that he had a tree and Christmas decorations up. I asked him if he was Christian and if not, that it was neat that people celebrated the holiday. He was a bit sensitive and remarked that I was making a comment in poor taste. But very soon, he lightened up and realized that I was observing how the holiday was about bringing people together and the concept of giving was universal. He was just a little less uptight after I packed up my truck and a bit more open. He admitted that he wasn’t Christian but that his children loved the holiday. He had a bit more spring in his step.
After helping me pack, I gave him a Christmas gift of holiday chocolates and bid him farewell. I hope I made a difference in the world. I try to live this way everyday but in the spirit of the season, try to go out of your way to make someone smile.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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