I am feeling the "post-Christmas blues."

I don't now if that term is in most people's lexicon, but it is in mine. It is a feeling that is best described as when you eat a substantial amount of sugar and crash, but you don't have time to nap so you just feel groggy and gross. I think about how all the Christmas decorations have to be taken down and everything has to be meticulously sorted, and put away. The only problem is that I have been feeling this way before December even started.

It is almost like I can't take things in the moment. I only look at the ultimate outcome and either dread it or celebrate it. I have to get over it. If I don't do something because I am scared of the outcome, I'm not living for Christ. This feeling is a spiritual parasite and it needs to be removed. I think it is a result of the current state of the world. Everyone wants to pick a side and they want their side to be right. I am so sick of hearing the words "Liberal" and "Conservative." We're so eager to categorize ourselves and fight. We want labels so we can find others with the same label and celebrate ourselves. We surround ourselves with yes-men and push away anyone who interferes with our thoughts, our way of life. To be blunt, it's utterly repulsive.

I'm not saying that I'm better nor am I riding my high horse, but I am saying that we all do it and it needs to stop. Imagine if Jesus pushed away everyone that didn't think like him. We would be so screwed. No, we are not Christ, but we should strive to follow Christ and his example. I'm guilty, we're all guilty. We don't want to consider other ways of thinking, we just want to yell until one voice drowns out the other. We need to acknowledge our differences and show grace. We won't advance if we keep fighting each other like this. That's just my view though feel free to agree or disagree.