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You are all very dear to me
Dec. 25th, 2014 10:32 pmIt's that time of year again when, throughout the Western world and in many other places, we're all told to be filled with joy and peace.
But I think it's OK not to be.
For everyone who has lost, or who is tired or who is alone, it's OK. Because while the advertisements say that the Christmas message is gifts and family, they're wrong. It's hope.
That's the whole story: the hope that one moment can change everything. And that's true whether you're an atheist, a Christian, a Muslim, a Hindu, a Jew … anyone at all.
Each of you have been moments that have changed my life and brought happiness. Thank you for that. I wish you all peace this Christmas and at the end of Hanukah or (in Sydney) profoundly wet December 25.
And at some point between now and Australia Day I'll get my act together to by you lot the traditional Oxfam chickens or goat!
But I think it's OK not to be.
For everyone who has lost, or who is tired or who is alone, it's OK. Because while the advertisements say that the Christmas message is gifts and family, they're wrong. It's hope.
That's the whole story: the hope that one moment can change everything. And that's true whether you're an atheist, a Christian, a Muslim, a Hindu, a Jew … anyone at all.
Each of you have been moments that have changed my life and brought happiness. Thank you for that. I wish you all peace this Christmas and at the end of Hanukah or (in Sydney) profoundly wet December 25.
And at some point between now and Australia Day I'll get my act together to by you lot the traditional Oxfam chickens or goat!
