Message of the Day - Merry Christmas, a Time of Reflection

Good Morning,

 

Today we celebrate a birthday. This is no ordinary birthday, rather it is a birthday of a person who has had a widespread and profound impact on the entire world over the last 2000 years.

 

This birthday celebration has a lot of meanings to a lot of people, groups and organizations.

 

I look at this holiday as a time to reflect on all the blessings in my life as well as how I can be more of a blessing in the lives of those around me as well as to people I have never met.

 

2009 has been both a wonderful and a tumultuous year for me and my family. It has seen me at my best, and it has seen me at my worst.

 

This year my first book was published, and while not a New York Times Best Seller, yet, it has served to help many.

 

This year saw the passing of my Mother. While unexpected, and avoidable, it caused me to rethink a lot about myself and my beliefs.

 

This year saw my faith in the Lord grow in leaps and bounds, helping me grow as a man of integrity.

 

This year my family and I said goodbye to our home of the last 10 years (6 for me) and hello to our new dream home.

 

This year saw the birth of my God-Daughter, Sofia, whom I have loved from before she was born, and will love every day of my life.

 

This year saw a rekindled relationship with Aunts and Uncles who have been out of my life for upwards of 30 years, and finding and meeting cousins I never knew existed.

 

This year saw my closest friends stepping up and doing whatever it took to help me through the darkest times in my life.  I have seen other friends move off and out of my life, while new ones came in.

 

This year saw new opportunities to embark on, as well as old ones to say goodbye to.

 

In reviewing this last year and how I have served my fellow human, I see opportunities for me to improve myself so I can help others even further. I see how I can be a better husband, father, coworker, writer, mentor, friend and caretaker.

 

I will keep reading, and I will keep writing, and coaching, and I hope you will keep reading and sharing, and getting something out of these words.

 

This is what I enjoy about celebrating this birthday. My gift is of myself, and giving more of myself to you.

 

I hope this holiday has special meaning for you as well. Even if you do not celebrate it, I hope that it is also a time of positive reflection for you as well.

 

Enjoy!

 

Sanford Berenberg
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