Lately I've been thinking about the ability to embrace something. There should always be something that you embrace; whether it be physical or mental. Embracing can be thought of in many ways. One way is the physical act of person to person contact; mainly a hug. But the main way that I see embracing is forming a love for something(s). I find that embracing is a way to find the good in something that is otherwise seen as bad. Example: Cooler weather; most people get frustrated or disappointed because they don't want winter to come. They would rather it stay summer all year round. These people should either move to a warmer climate or learn to embrace the better things/events of the season. This year I have decided to embrace "the hat". I have never been one to wear hats during the winter unless I was actually doing stuff outside but this year hats will be worn. I have already begun my collection of winter head wear. So far it is mostly little head hugging tuques but more styles of head wear will certainly come into play. Last year the temperatures were freaking freezing but instead of hiding inside away from the cold I whipped out my grandmother's mink coat! This year I encourage you to embrace winter. Take time to smell the snow and do outdoor activities. Bonfires aren't just for summer you know! Take out the ice skates, sleds, and snow pants. Make this your year to embrace winter! I know I will!
We've embraced winter, snow, hats and colder weather now to embrace creativity. When one thinks creativity you mainly go straight to art but creativity comes in many forms and is something I love to embrace! Whether it's creating art, baked goods, food, or even this blog creating is a good thing. It gives you a way to express yourself, let loose or even just relax. For Christmas this year many people will be getting gifts that I create. I will be making everything from scarves and dishcloths to paintings to baked goods. The receivers of these gifts will get to experience the joy that I have had making their gifts. It's in us all to create. No one can say they are not creative. Everyone can create something; after all we were created in God's image and He's the creator of all things.
Embrace holidays. Holidays are a time to be with family and treasure your time together. There are some people out there that try to make sure that they work on holidays so they get a better paycheck or so that they can actually avoid their family. I can see that the extra money is nice but why waste an opportunity to be with family when all you're doing is severing the relationships you have with these people? So don't pick up that extra shift if you don't have to, spend time with the people you were born to. And if you really don't want to embrace your family at least embrace the food they're serving you! If you somehow can resist holiday food there MUST be something wrong with you.
Embrace LIFE! No one should ever want to end their life. Life is one of the most precious gifts that has ever been given to us and we should truly embrace it. In this life we have been given the opportunity to embrace the world around us and there really is so much that we can embrace; so go out and do it. Embrace life, embrace the world!
At this point in my life I am taking time to embrace the world around me. Why see the negative when you can just as easily pull the positive out? I'm not saying that you're not allowed to have a bad day here and there but don't waste your life surrounded by bad days. If that bad day sneaks in cry if you must, throw back some chocolate or a wobbly pop and just push that bad day out the door so that tomorrow will be better. We all need to learn to take criticism with a grain of salt, even me. Find something you love and embrace it! It doesn't matter whether you embrace one thing or one million things; just EMBRACE!!
Now that you have read this get out there and embrace life!
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