The Christmas blues and other things

[bleedingangel84]

Well, the family Christmas is over. And all I can say is, thank goodness. It was the usual food bonanza.

My mother's brother and sisters were also there this year. Which was supremely awkward, as they tried (yet again) to set me up with some fine fellow from their church. My exact response was: "Thank you, but no thank you." Ugh. Why does everyone seem to think being single is a bad thing? If I want a partner one day, I will find my own, thank you very much. No offense to my relatives, but they know jack shit about me as a person and have no clue about my taste in people.

I'm not a religious person. I'm not one that goes to church every Sunday, which is what they think every "Christian" is supposed to do.  I don't even like to call myself a Christian, because for me, the word has very negative connotations and evokes  horrible feelings. I do believe in a higher power, but my concept of it is different than that of my relatives.

I believe every person has a right to their own beliefs. Beliefs are personal, and shouldn't be dictated by outside influences. If that means a person has no beliefs, that is just fine with me. I  think what matters is how we treat people. And I've seen far, far too many "Christians" use religion as an excuse to bash people who are different from themselves, including my own relatives. And that just drives me nuts.

I know there are plenty of Christians who don't use their faith that way. I'm not trying to put anyone down. All I can say is that I wish I knew more of that type of person, and less of those who leave a bad taste in my mouth.

For better or worse, the major yearly ordeal is over, and I can only be grateful. At least the food was good. I got to see the children being happy. Overall, it wasn't bad. I missed my dad and couldn't help thinking about him, but that's nothing new. I miss something about him every day of my life. Another holiday gone.

Comments

[alexicyn.livejournal.com]

**HUGS** You could be my Sister from another mother! We think very much alike on this subject.

Here's hoping that the rest of your Holidaze is quiet and peaceful. :)

Cyn, not religious, but spiritual.

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* Thank you so much! Sometimes I feel like an alien next to the rest of my relatives. It's good to know I'm not the only one that feels that way. <3 Peace and love to you as well. :)

[0idontknow0]

I feel you. I so feel you.

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad someone else can relate to this. Makes me feel less alone.

[lyonessheart.livejournal.com]

Amen to that! Being Single and bring happy with it are just Things Most Folks don't get. I hope my Mol will ease up on me One Day lol

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

Most people definitely don't get being happy with being single. Me, I'd rather be single and happy than in a relationship that I'm not happy with. Maybe one day they'll learn.