Yesterday I found these two beautiful photos of a Christmas tree in Bejing.  I know what you’re thinking, “Christmas in China?”  According to the description that was provided along with the photo, “Christmas continues to gain popularity in Chinese consumer culture year on year.”  Regardless, these are beautiful photos, and I love Christmas, so here you go.

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As I was leaving the DMV this morning…

…that will always put you in a good mood.  I tend to be quite cynical in such situations, but I was trying to keep positive and managed to strike up a conversation with the lady next to me.  We had an enjoyable chat, and the time passed quickly.  Anyway…

As I was leaving the DMV this morning I was quickly walking through Georgetown to get to the  Barnes & Noble.  Suddenly it occurred to me that I hadn’t noticed the Christmas decorations lining the streets.  (Did I mention that I love Christmas?)

I was so focused on getting where I needed to go, even though I wasn’t on a deadline, that I couldn’t enjoy the good things around me.  Sometimes we don’t even need to take time to stop and smell the roses, we just need to take the mental space to enjoy the good things God has placed around us.

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