Manic Monday | What’s under your tree?

Merry Christmas Day!

I hope today you find yourself so busy with family and friends that you are actually reading this on December 26, 27 or even 28!. With the magic of Christmas Eve now a distant memory and all of the gifts that were once nicely wrapped under the tree ripped open, where do your thoughts turn as the day winds down? You may have received the latest technology or gadget, there may be a selection of toys already used, abused, discarded or worse, broken and the final feast of the season is about to take place which often includes Turkey or other variations on that theme.

Personally, I have always found Christmas Day to be a bit of a letdown.  The build-up and excitement leading up to the "main event" so often turns into the stark realization that tomorrow life will go on as it had previously with all of the highs and lows and little of anything changing.

Truthfully,  I have been known to complain about circumstances in my life from time to time.  Shockingly so many of us who enjoy so much, still find it appropriate to somehow wish for something better something more.  No matter where you find yourself this holiday season take an inventory of your life and you may find that you need to take a step back and realize just how much you truly have to be grateful for.

My Christmas wish this year is that the people we become at the holidays could continue throughout the year. A true gift under the tree would be to realize a  kinder and more generous world with individuals giving more of themselves and really recognizing the needs of those around throughout the entire year.

From the entire TOTA team and my family, I wish you a very safe and happy holiday season and we wish you hope and happiness under your tree at Christmas that will last the whole year through.

Glenn Mandziuk, TOTA President & CEO