As everybody knows the holidays can be either very stressful or enjoyable; there is no in between and it's pretty black and white. During the holidays the outside world is so peaceful, joyful and everybody is in a giving mood; but in all reality behind the doors, everybody is stressed, and unrest-ed with all the duties they feel that they are entitled to do. But in all honesty, this is not what the holidays are about. We are not meant to be stressed, overwhelmed, or feel as if we are entitled to do anything. The holidays are a time that we should feel as if all is OK, and we are fulfilled with love, kindness, and generosity.

After seeing how everybody is this holiday, it sparked a feeling in my heart. I could see how everything changed, and the pressure was on the closer we got to Christmas, and even immediately after Halloween; the stress was on right away. When in all honesty, aren't we suppose to be giving, and kind year round? Why has it become only for two months, we give what we can, be there for others and spread that genuine love. Why can't this be a year-round occurrence, rather than a one-time thing? After many thoughts, and daydreaming of what a change this could bring; I want to encourage everybody to make the way we act and treat others around the holidays to expand and regulate to the rest of the year.

Because if we had the same attitude, and good morals we do during the holidays, but all year; the society and social aspects of the world could be forever changed. So don't just be kind, giving and genuine during this time, do it constantly and then look around you because you will see the change and the difference you have made through the simplicity of kindness.