I Want to Love More and Be Less Angry. What Defines You?

Thanksgiving has now come and gone. And Christmas is on the horizon.

The "busy" season is upon us. Time to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of fighting the crowds for that "perfect gift" and scheduling those holiday gatherings.

It's typically during this part of the year when time seems to accelerate. However, it's this time of the year when I've chosen to try and slow down. Think about what truly matters, reflect on the blessings in my life and where I go from here.

For years, I defined myself by what I did—the duties that I performed. This year, and going forward, I've decided to define myself (in part) by what I believe and what motivates me to act on those beliefs. 

Therefore, I will be defined by what I share with others and what they give back to me to be shared by the rest of the world I touch. I will try to walk more slowly and with pourpose so that I can truly see and experience the greatness around me. I will judge less and empathize more. I will open my heart to indifference and diversity to try and understand not which makes us different, but which makes us all the same.

I want to love more and be angry less. And with the things that never come fast enough for me, I want to be more patient—understanding that sometimes our greatest gifts are those thrown in our path when we are not looking for them.

I want all this for me and I want them for you.

Be safe and be joyous this holiday season.

And for one year, let this be the definition of the hustle and bustle we go after.