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Category: Holidays / Topics: Christmas • Coping • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season
Busting the Ghosts of Christmas Past
Posted: December 14, 2014
Looking out for the lost and lonely this time of year…
There are movies, meals and concerts,
special programs, lights and trees.
It's a season when we celebrate with style.
But this month of celebration
is quite difficult for some
who disguise their private pain behind a smile.
Let's be sensitive to others
who will still put up a tree
but for whom the joyful carols trigger tears.
Far too many are still haunted
by the ghosts of Christmas past
who will make their presence known this time of year.
While enjoying festive functions,
be alert to those nearby
for whom silent night is more than just a song.
If appropriate, invite them
to take part in what you've planned.
Let's remind the lost and lonely, they belong.
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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store. • E-mail the author (moc.loa@veRemosewA*) • Author's website (personal or primary**)
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