What would the world be like if Santa Claus actually existed?

So what would life be like if the mystical Santa Claus did exist? I think that perhaps the world would be a better place; more people would behave themselves – hoping that their name would be on Santa’s list for a gift. We all know that if you were naughty, Santa wouldn’t bring you a gift.

On the other hand, perhaps it would be a bad thing…people would idealise Santa into a God-like figure and perhaps people would become more materialistic – instead of focusing on the smaller things that brings one joy. I always thought that people appreciate more if they achieved something through hard work. So how many people would people be ungrateful for the gift they have received? Would Santa become a target, would thugs try and rob him? Perhaps Santa would become victim to the sins of the world – sex, drugs, rock ‘n roll and not forgetting corruption.

I don’t know which of the above would be true but I do know that the thought of Santa Claus does bring a smile to my face…of younger, more innocent times. Times of excitement and minimal sleep just incase I missed Santa coming down the chimney. It was a vital part of childhood which I wouldn’t have traded for the world.

GLOOMY THOUGHT: I remember the moment I found out that Santa didn’t exist – how I had been living a lie. Dramatic – I know, but why would our parents give us such an amazing character just so that the dream can be pulled out from underneath us???

Every day is a good day

How often do I think that this statement is true? To be honest…most days but not everyday. I received one of those annoying chain emails, my immediate reaction is to delete but today I decided that I would take 2 minutes out of my day to open the Powerpoint presentation. It was all about the present, how the present is a gift.

Everyday there is a gift beautifully wrapped on your bed waiting to be opened. Everyday that we are given the opportunity to live another day is a blessing and gift from God. The gift may be something that you want or it may not be something that you want. It is clear however, that God places things in our paths that we need in life. It may bring you joy or sadness or even tears.

The email was a perfect metaphor of that that lies before us….a day filled with opportunities and challenges. The opportunity to get that new job, promotion, house, new car or mend broken relationships. The challenges faced are merely opportunities to rise to the occasion to restore faith…as one cannot grow without rain.

I believe that every day is a good day because I woke up this morning and have been given the opportunity to achieve great things and to correct the mistakes of yesterday. I often find myself in a bad mood and make the decision to see how blessed I am in having another new day…