Wei East

Love is really a message that can be expressed in many different ways, especially during the holiday season. There is, of course, the traditional way: buying gifts. However, as we all know, this often causes a lot of stress. There never seems to be enough time when it comes to buying, wrapping, and giving presents. We are all experiencing this right now as gifts seem to be taking over our lives. But does it really need to be this complicated? Sometimes it’s just about the simple things. This morning, I awoke to find a handmade note from my daughter with a simple heart and her name. Though it may not have been extravagant or pricey, I thought it was the best gift I could have received. It showed, quite simply, her love and care for me, and that’s exactly the point of gifts in the first place, isn’t it? As I said, love can be shown in many different ways. It’s not always about the toy on the wish list, or the diamond bracelet we see at the mall. God did not create this season to stress us out, but rather to bring us together through love, care, and the act of giving. Happy Holidays!

“Love is, above all, the gift of oneself” ~ Jean Anouilh