I attended a live nativity tonight, but it didn't affect me as
strongly as it had in previous years. This may be because I was still
carrying some residual care from earlier in the day. Just before my
family attended the nativity, we spent at least a few hours rushing
about, buying things, trying to get things done. When we watched the
live nativity, it had a calming effect on me, but that may be mostly the
result of having an opportunity to sit down and not have to do
anything, not even interact with others. Perhaps, if I had spent some
quiet time sitting still and calming myself before the live nativity, I
would have been in a better position to feel the Spirit I'm sure was
there during the nativity.
So, my advice to all of you
is to try to cut down on some of the business of the holidays. It's good
to make and buy gifts and treats for others, but don't burn yourself
out doing it. And if you're an introvert like I am, try to find a way to
excuse yourself from the crowd and spend some alone time with the
Savior. It's always important to make sure you can feel the Spirit, and
that's especially true at Christmastime. If something makes it difficult
for you to feel the Spirit, try to spend less time with it and more
time with the Savior. We can't always manage that, because some holiday
traditions, like shopping, are largely unavoidable, but I think we
should try.
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