Conversation – 22

The True Meaning of Christmas (recited by Linus)

Linus’ speech about the true meaning of Christmas is the highlight of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Retrieved from The Bible, King James Version, Book 42 Luke, Chapter 2, verses 8 to 14.

Retrieved from A Charlie Brown Christmas:

“I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn’t have picked this
little tree,” said Charlie Brown. “Everything I do turns into
a disaster. I guess I don’t really know what Christmas is
all about. Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas
is all about?”

“Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about,”
said Linus. [Linus walks to center stage.]

“Lights, please.”

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding
in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:
and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men.

–Book 42, Luke (002:08-14)
The Bible, King James Version

[Linus picks up his blanket and shuffles off-stage.]

I am rebuilding my Holiday Season Theme I did this three years ago it is
on the Christmas Thread.

Happy Holidays All. 🎈😉

Different Ways of Knowing

Common sense — while not always officially rewarded, has its own special genius.

We human beings have many ways of knowing what we need to know in order to get through our lives. One way of knowing things is to engage in a course of study in an academic environment. Another way of knowing things is simply to go through the experiences that come our way, making a conscious effort to learn from them. A third way in which people gain knowledge is through the vehicle of intuition, a gift some have more than others, but which can be developed in anyone. No one way of knowing things is better than another way, and they can all be useful at different points in our lives.

Most of us naturally gravitate toward one way of knowing over others, and this tends to be clear early in our lives. For the most part, we live in a culture that values a logical, mental approach to knowing things, so those with intuitive gifts may have been shamed, undervalued, or misunderstood in our ways. Many of us are working our way out of this incorrect value judgment, recognizing that our intuition, far from being wrong or untrustworthy, is a great gift. For those of us who conduct our learning in the thick of our life experiences, we may also have to make an extra effort to remind ourselves that our particular intelligence — often called common sense–while not always officially rewarded, has its own special genius.

Even though, in a given time or place, certain types of intelligence tend to be valued more than others, no way of knowing is inherently better than another. Once we understand this, we can value our own intelligence, as well as the different intelligences of the people we encounter. Sometimes, just understanding that we are coming at the same issue in different ways helps us to avoid an unnecessary conflict. When we value all ways of knowing equally, we benefit not only from what we have learned, and how we have learned it, but from all the other forms of intelligence we are open to honoring. AMEN! 😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California sending prayers to you and your family during this
wonderful season. 😘😉🎈

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. How are you doing today? Lady my Nativity Scene which I have
had for years is stunning. This is a high end 10 piece set. I brought it from a neighbor who
let me have it for next to nothing she wanted a good home for it. 😉🎈😎

As you can see I had to start a new thread wish the glitch would have happened after
Christmas I was going to change it anyway oh well such is life.

I am multi-tasking today Oz is raining as I type this note to you.

Sending warm holiday cheers to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘😉

@taci,

Good morning in S. California Taci I don’t like the Coyotes but they do visit my porch
sometimes I have stared them straight in the eye. Please be careful.

I hope your son has a great time snow boarding. Taci Colorado is my entire family
I only did not go because of Covid-19 and many in my family had Covid-19 and I was
advise to stay home. I am never going to let time go by without going to see my family.

I have had some family members visit me but there is no place like being there. 😘😉😎💕

I am getting a lot of things in order in my life and I am coming back to the land of the living
no more fear. Covid was the only thing standing in my way.

Taci thank you for the prayers about the BC. I did enjoy my time with my sister all you need
is a great view and tea. LOL! This sister and all my sisters were happy to see me I have four
sisters. 😘We all have the same mom and dad. 😉😎

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Your eyes are not playing tricks on you this is a new thread. I will leave it at that the glitches
are annoying.

@xango,

Good day in sunny Florida. 🎈😎Xango I am a wee bit concerned about you.
Do not post unless you are up to doing it. Please get well soon. We are all thinking
of you. 😉😘

Be well my friend. 🎈

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon I know it’s not me but it is a technical issue. Very annoying I am not sure
what causes it but it happens. 😎

I just move on in these cases. I hope your day is going well. 🎈

Heidi Daus has a great sale going on. 💕😉

I hope your hubby is getting closer to coming home. Oodie it’s time he comes home if he
is able to do all that he needs to do. Tell me are the contractors finished with all their work?

I know you have many irons in fire. Be safe out there today.

This reminds me of all your fruit you buy there at the Market. 💕

@loaf,

Good Morning and Happy Holidays to you and your family. Miss ya. 🎈😎😘

Banana Pudding Cookie Butter Cheesecake Cake. 💕