Holiday

If I could have the perfect holiday season, joy would be irrepressible and not mistaken for fleeting happiness. Peace would abound from within and not be dependent upon worldly circumstance. Self-Control would be regarded as a noble sacrifice and not a silly denial of selfish desires. Love would be a choice and not merely based on temporary infatuation. Kindness would be genuine rather than some trite nicety solely administered for selfish gain. Patience would be humble submission rather than intolerant resistance. Goodness would be heroic rather than quaint. Faithfulness would be a trusted standard rather than a rare treasure. And gentleness would speak of a strong sense of integrity rather than a weak stain upon one's character.