my grown up christmas list

My Grown Up Christmas List

"Do you remember me
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies

Well, I'm all grown up now
And still need help somehow
I'm not a child
But my heart still can dream

So here's my lifelong wish
My grown up Christmas list
Not for myself
But for a world in need

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal the heart
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end oh,
This is my grown up Christmas list

As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely
Wrapped beneath the tree

But heaven only knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal
A hurting human soul

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
Oh, This is my grown up Christmas list

What is this illusion called the innocence of youth
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end, oh
This is my grown up Christmas list
This is my only life long wish
This is my grown up Christmas list"

my Christmas list this year consists of a few small things like a straightener, a coat, and some clothing items. but these are all tangible items. what about the things that you can't pick up or touch? this is one of my favorite Christmas songs because it really reminds us of the idea that Christmas when we were young was all about the presents. and presents are always great, but what about the things we can't put a bow on? the things that really matter in life can never be wrapped and placed under the tree.

so here is my "grown up" Christmas list...the things I want for this year that I won't find under the tree or with a bow on top:

1. stress less about situations i find myself in
2. be happy with myself more
   
3. have my mom show her pride in me to me
4. love unconditionally
   
5. be loved unconditionally
   
6. spend more quality time with my family
7. create stronger bonds with my friends
8. let my heart be completely open to new possibilities
   
9. be more open minded in situations
10. worry less and have more fun
    

it's not quite world peace, but if i can get some of these things, i know i will be able to live a more happy and complete life. so what is your grown up Christmas list for this year? what do you want this Christmas season that can't be unwrapped on Christmas morning?