'Chapter 8: Holiday Choice', from the audiobook "Every Marriage is...Flawed"

Chapter 8:  Holiday ChoiceThis section was written on December 23rd of some year before we knew what was COVID.  For those that celebrate Christmas and New Year, you know this can be a season of great joy and/or dismay.  With the pomp and circumstance can come tension.  I’ve seen and even felt it too many times.  So ironic that a time of peace and celebration can go ugly.  Don’t get me wrong, the Jesus part is right.  You will find peace there if you look for it.  The tension comes from the human side.  Our flaws exposed.  If you read enough of these chapters, you are seeing/learning a theme.  Our egos and flaws create tension.  Get us in a room with a bunch of flawed people - look out!  Get ready for entertaining a bunch of flawed family - ay caramba!  Despite the storms, what will you choose?  If someone is rude, are you going to counter like Jesus or Trump via Twitter?  You do control your reactions.  You really do.  And this author has certainly had a fair share of failures.  Much easier said than done.  With practice, it gets easier.  Overall, I’ll guarantee you this - your best holidays and vacations had love at its center.  In that environment, it gets even easier and full of joy.  On the flips side, when that storm/attack hits, how will you choose to react?  Your choice.   Questions for you and your spouse… What was your greatest regret during the last week?What would you choose to do differently?What has been your best vacation or holiday celebration?  Why?