The Love of Christmas

It seems like I am getting pious. This article touches on the roots of religion again.

Yes, I attended a Christmas party today - one that was organised by Christians - and I must say it was one of the most enjoyable parties I have attended. Because of my religious upbringing, over the years, I have developed a liking for parties filled with decent people and devoid of alcohol and smoke. All those Zouk and China Black are TOTALLY not my cup of tea. And I always shun people who say they love these places.

The partygoers were made up of year 4 and year 5 students and a few foreign students from Australia. It started off with a couple of performances first before we headed to the pavilion for a buffet dinner. During dinner, the choir presented a few very technically difficult christmas arrangements. The program after that was not any less entertaining, with the pastor giving us a humorous and soulful sermon about power and various other items that dealt with music and pupeteering.

I felt really good and secure in the presence of so many "good" people. They are definitely people with a strong set of morals. And who better to befriend than such people? My mood has clearly been uplifted by the presence of laughter and clean fun human interaction so lacking in my life nowadays. I think I have encountered the devil this year. And I need reprieve from all the evil I have heard or imagined.

I realise how right Buddha was about associating yourself with the right type of friends - for they really bring joy to your life and keep your path straight. They nourish your soul and feed your character with the correct qualities. No one shall frown upon the friends I have made in my stinct in Christainity, because they fit the description of a worthy friend. I hope I get to know more of them. I badly want that Christmas love.