Ep 134 - Eliminate the Obligations of Christmas
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Christmas is supposed to be a joyous holiday, but for too many it is stressful and overwhelming.
The joy of giving has been replaced with the obligation of giving.
Let 2020 be the year that you shed these obligations. Give because you want to. Give because you will bring joy.
If there is someone you are giving to or doing something for because you are afraid they'll be upset, then stop! If someone expects gifts or create obligations upon you, that's not love. That's extortion.
Simplify your holidays, and bring the joy back to Christmas.
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