Holiday Gifts: The Heart of the Matter
You'll notice my post is titled "holiday" gift giving. I thought I'd start there so that I wouldn't start out making people mad. Frankly I can't stand all this politically correct (PC) stuff that says I can't wish people a Merry Christmas. Who among us can't get with the program about the spirit of Christmas? It's a time to get back to our family traditions, be kind of thought, give of ourselves, and help others in need. Those are the things that make me merry about Christmas.
When I say "Merry Christmas" I am wishing that those around me are given the grace of those good feelings. I'm not a particularly religious person, but I am spiritual, which means that my Christian roots still influence my choice to go through this world not hurting others if I can help it. Why is it presumed that I'm intentionally ignoring others religous beliefs? Ah well, the world's going to milk toast and we're all going along with it. Imagine someone who won't wish me Merry Christmas, but thinks it's OK to tell me to "have a nice day." UGH!
Anyhow, here's an interesting option for a holiday gift. This could mean that you are giving someone the inspiration needed to change their health. That's certainly not a really PC option either, but this book sounds like it has enough of a sense of humor to overcome any discomfort you or the recipient feels. Read the passage about looking into the toilet and you'll see what I mean (c'mon, you're alone).
"You: The Owner's Manual" is written by doctor-authors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz. Dr. Roizen is the creator of the "Real Age" test, which seeks to show you your current biological age based on how well you've taken care of your body. Dr. Oz is a cardiac surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University, specializing in minimally invasive heart surgery. The book looks great; maybe one for you this Christmas too? Happy inspiration and Merry Christmas too!
Laurie
Related Topics: Women and Heart Disease, Stress and Heart Disease
When I say "Merry Christmas" I am wishing that those around me are given the grace of those good feelings. I'm not a particularly religious person, but I am spiritual, which means that my Christian roots still influence my choice to go through this world not hurting others if I can help it. Why is it presumed that I'm intentionally ignoring others religous beliefs? Ah well, the world's going to milk toast and we're all going along with it. Imagine someone who won't wish me Merry Christmas, but thinks it's OK to tell me to "have a nice day." UGH!
Anyhow, here's an interesting option for a holiday gift. This could mean that you are giving someone the inspiration needed to change their health. That's certainly not a really PC option either, but this book sounds like it has enough of a sense of humor to overcome any discomfort you or the recipient feels. Read the passage about looking into the toilet and you'll see what I mean (c'mon, you're alone).
"You: The Owner's Manual" is written by doctor-authors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz. Dr. Roizen is the creator of the "Real Age" test, which seeks to show you your current biological age based on how well you've taken care of your body. Dr. Oz is a cardiac surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University, specializing in minimally invasive heart surgery. The book looks great; maybe one for you this Christmas too? Happy inspiration and Merry Christmas too!
Laurie
Related Topics: Women and Heart Disease, Stress and Heart Disease
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Merry Christmas, Laurie. I believe it was a real woman and a real manger and a real Baby and He is the only one who keeps Christmas from being a total wash!
My brother just had a heart attack in China and has checked himself out of the hospital after a week of not being allowed to walk at all and was continuously shushed up from talking because it would hurt his heart. They did a test to see the damage ~ Tom says it was to the lower right portion of his heart. Can you direct me to an "after the heart attack" book or article that I could give him to help him recover better and not have another one? He is 52, a smoker, overweight and a type 2 diabetic.
Thanks
You say, "Frankly I can't stand all this politically correct (PC) stuff that says I can't wish people a Merry Christmas."
Are you speaking about someone in particular who forbade your speech or just blowing smoke?
Who is stopping you from saying Christmas? Frankly, the bizarre backlash puzzles me. It isn't like someone is forcing you to say something else. If you feel like you have to make room for other faiths in ths country, it is just your conscious, certainly not a consensus. I think people just like a good controversy that doesn't really accomplish anything.
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