A Christmas Message from Charleston Daily

By Mark A Leon

Today, more than ever we have lost our way.  Forced distancing resulting from a pandemic; misguided by the journeys of others manifested by tainted media; and polarization, fueled by extreme manipulation.

Sometimes we forget, not intentionally, but too often swayed into misguided judgements and actions.

This Christmas, we have the power to return to a place where the love of another; the touch of a kind heart and the genuine compassion of the soul are the positive force needed to find our way back.

We are a kind people, gentle in natural and strong of heart.

Today we have the chance to begin to find a way back to one another.  

Let us not forget:

We are born innocent with only imagination to guide our way.  

We are born with the intentions of leading a life of purpose.

We are born to love powered the gift of life.

We are born to be part of a generation to make things better than they once were.

Look within your heart

Today, look inside your heart.  What do you see?

I see a world with the potential to love unconditionally!

I see friends, loved ones, family, and strangers that are led by acts of gracious kindness!

I see a place where our children will grow up void of hate and danger!

I see sunlight shining with warmth and vigor.

Today we banish the darkness and look to the light.  

Today let’s be guided by a future full of promise and hope.

That is what Christmas means to me.

Happy Holidays Charleston, Lowcountry and around the world.

Thank you for loving. 

Remember this, when a church bell chimes and echoes off the city walls, an act of kindness has been rendered to a neighbor.