Well hello, Peeps!
I thought I’d reach out to you all on this Friday before Christmas, the calm before the storm, so to speak!
Got a busy weekend ahead, followed by the madness and mayhem that is Christmas, before I can sit and really ‘create’ a post again!
Firstly, I should let you all know that this weekend, I shall finally get to see my parents – Yay!!!! We were determined that weather and all sorts would not get in the way, and it looks like we will have our get together!
Secondly, I wanted to give you a few words as my Christmas gift to you all.
Forgiveness is key.
If there are any grudges or hurts you are holding inside, please, try and let them go.
Something I have been dealing with personally has let me to want to say this to those I hold dear to me, and that includes all of you reading this too.
People make mistakes.
Often they will only make them once, though there are those that never learn.
But we are all human, and if someone has wronged you, talk it out, and then try and put it behind you.
Sometimes the only person you are hurting by not forgiving is yourself.
Take heed – I haven’t said Forgive and Forget.
I fully understand that there are situations you cannot ever forget, but if you take the step to forgive, the memory can usually fade, not be a glaring reminder, but rather a dim beacon of caution.
And if you are able to forgive, life can be so much easier to cope with.
With this thought in mind, go forth and enjoy your Christmas Peeps!
Eat, drink (not too much!) and be merry!
Christmas Love to you all!!!!!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 28, 2017 @ 16:58:25
Needed to read this.
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Dec 28, 2017 @ 17:12:03
Hope it helps you 🙂
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Dec 25, 2017 @ 07:31:27
💜💜💜💜
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Dec 25, 2017 @ 08:36:04
🎄🎅🏽💜🎄🎅🏽💜
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Dec 24, 2017 @ 12:49:51
What a lovely Christmas message to us all, Ritu.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. 🎄
xx
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Dec 24, 2017 @ 12:58:35
Merry Christmas to you and yours Hugh! 🎄❄🎄
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Dec 24, 2017 @ 03:36:22
Hi, Ritu, lovely piece for this time of year! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and I wish you and yours every good thing in the New Year! Much love and many hugs to you ❤️❤️❤️
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Dec 24, 2017 @ 05:55:01
❤❤❤ thanks Janni . Much love to you. 🙂
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 22:48:33
Some great advice. What a great following of the Christmas spirit to forgive all those who offended us over the years. That would be a true beginning for peace on earth goodwill toward men.
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 23:20:40
I only hope it helps, Don! Merry Christmas 🙂🎄❄
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 21:41:34
Sound advice!
Merry Christmas 🎄🥂
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 22:15:10
Merry Christmas Gemma! 🎄🎍❄
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 13:56:31
Very good advice – Cheers, Ritu!
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 15:46:52
Thanks Dan. Merry Christmas!
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 13:26:03
Bottoms up, oh bounteous blogger. Good point, well made… now can we go to the pub..
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 15:46:36
You can indeed His Geoffleship!!! 🥂
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 13:03:25
Merry Christmas to you and yours too, Ritu! Have fun, and beware the birds eaten by Sonu Singh. LOL Michael 😉
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 15:42:00
Merry Christmas to you and yours too Michael!
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 11:57:06
always love your posts, meeting you in the flesh was a joy this year. keep on making me smile Ritu.
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 13:21:50
Thank you Ellen! Loved meeting you too 😍
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 10:48:11
Merry Christmas to you too, Ritu. A lovely message.
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 11:08:08
Thanks Robbie! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with your family xxx
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 02:36:36
Wonderful message ❤ Happy Christmas, Ritu!
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Dec 23, 2017 @ 08:44:45
Merry Christmas! Xxx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 19:26:13
Merry Christmas to you, and I hope you have a wonderful visit with your parents.
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 20:01:04
Merry Christmas!!!! 🎄🎄🎄
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 16:53:57
Wonderful thoughts, Sis! If you (“you” in general) let Christmas enter the heart then forgiveness happens naturally. Lots of love to you and your family and have a wonderful holiday, my soul-sister💖
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 17:01:35
🎄🎄🎄 love u sis! Merry Christmas to you and my Lichtenstinian family!!! 💖💖💖💖
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 17:02:53
Love you very much too, dear sis! Thank you, sending my BrIndian family the biggest bear hugs 💖💖💖
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 17:40:03
💖💖💖💖
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 15:02:16
Have fun with your parents, and have a very merry Christmas!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 16:10:41
Thank you lovely! You too!!!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 14:34:38
Merry Christmas, my friend! May the spirit and wonder of Christmas be with you and your family!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 16:11:14
Merry Christmas dear Rib Rob to you and yours!!! Xxx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 14:23:34
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and all the best for a bright New Year🎄💞
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 13:27:43
Have a great time visiting your parents and a great weekend overall Sister!!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 13:33:48
Thanks Brother! You too xxx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 16:39:46
You’re welcome Sister!! 🤗🤗
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 12:50:55
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 11:45:15
Have beautiful family time, this holy season! I, too, look forward to spending this time with my wonderful family. ❤
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 13:31:57
Thank you Annette! Hoping you have a wonderful festive time! Xxx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 11:22:28
Thank you, Ritu! May you and your family (human and furry one) have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 12:18:19
The same to you and your furry boys! Merry Christmas to you xxx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:20:18
Merry Christmas….
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:29:47
Merry Christmas!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 07:40:36
All the blessings of the season to you and your family, Ritu xx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:29:34
Aw thank you Sue! Merry Christmas to you, Ani and your whole family! xx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:39:52
❤ xx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 07:39:23
I wish you and you family a very Merry Xmas sweet Ritu…huge hugs..:)
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:29:10
Merry Christmas to you and yours Sophie! I hope you are better now!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:33:47
Better from the flu thank you…Very sad for the loss of our dog…but thank you Ritu…I wish good health and much joy for you and your family…
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:56:24
Oh I’m so sorry to hear that. May he Rest In Peace xxxx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 07:30:22
Merry Christmas, Ritu.
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:28:49
Merry Christmas April!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 07:29:18
Wise words x Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family, Ritu xxx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:28:39
Thank yo uShelley! Merry Christmas to you and your family too! xxx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:37:53
Thank you xxx (Got your email and would love to have you on the new feature, yay!! Will email you next week) x
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:56:38
Woohoo!!!! Xxx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 06:51:15
A very merry Christmas to you Ritu. Holding on to hurt isnt good for any of us, all the best for a Happy trouble free New Year. Marje xxx
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:28:19
Exactly Marje. It’s better to try and get over it, and live the rest of your life without certain clouds hanging over your head.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 06:25:06
Merry Christmas Ritu to you and your family from me and mine down under the earth. Best wishes for 2018.
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:27:28
Thank you Michael! Merry Christmas to you and yours too!!!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 06:00:47
Thank you for being my friend!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:26:52
Thank you for being mine Tony! Merry Christmas!!!
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 05:39:42
I think trying to forget is easier than forgiving, lol… but i try
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:26:26
I see people struggling with life because they can’t forgive… when they get reminded of the same ‘hurt’ it all brings it back ten fold because they haven’t forgiven… But it’s worth a try 🙂
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Dec 24, 2017 @ 03:34:36
Some things are simply unforgiveable in my opinion but that doesn’t mean we can’t move on. Sometimes our very salvation lies in not forgiving. Forgiving can make us forgetful and bam, we get hurt all over again. That doesn’t mean we need to begrudge or pack the pain, though. The hurters will find someone new to hurt. And we will fly free into a lighter way of being, lesson learned. Well, that’s what I have discovered works for me. Happy Christmas Everyone ❤️❤️❤️
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Dec 24, 2017 @ 05:54:30
True. Merry Christmas Jenni 🎄
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 05:33:42
A great read, Ritu and may you have a great Christmas with all your loved ones.
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:25:27
Merry Christmas to you ! ❤
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Dec 22, 2017 @ 08:26:53
Merry Christmas to you too, Ritu.
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