Holiday Harmony

With the Holiday Season upon us, family dysfunctions can light up a Christmas tree. The Thanksgiving dinners and family gatherings are often full of friction and sparks from unresolved issues. The kitchen, dining room table, and living room can be a very awkward place of conversation. The reality of life is that there may never be unity. Everybody is unique and different in their opinions and perceptions. Something we can do is strive for harmony when there is no unity. Harmony is blending a combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound. If we can learn to listen and accept the different notes in our family song, we can be part of unwrapping a gift in blending our family differences. A jigsaw puzzle has many unique pieces when separated. They are different shapes with diverse edges that can cut when they are exposed and separated. Many of our families are a broken puzzle with fragmented pieces and edges. Harmonizing our differences will bring us together verses trying to bring unity. Inclusion of the puzzle pieces can bring harmony within the family structure. Value, respect, and support can be restored. Let us harmonize with one another this Holiday Season.  #PurrfectHolidayHarmony