Try

  This is the time of year when we should all be counting our blessings and being at our happiest. The operative word there is "should". Because from what I've seen over the past few days it is not the case. Not even close.

  You've probably been in either a grocery or mall parking lot over the past week. It's a nightmare. Stop signs are being ignored as are people. Cars will run over you to get to a parking spot. And apparently there is an influx of pregnant men in Ottawa since I've seen more of them parked in the "expectant mother's" spot than women. Isn't medical science wonderful?

  Now that you have finally made it into the store alive, the real fun begins. All around you folks are spending money they don't have, buying gifts they don't need, for people who won't appreciate them. And it shows. Their faces can't hide the stress of the season. Their patience is gone and they don't pretend otherwise. Angry glares and rolling eyes are everywhere. Carts become weapons and the first one to the checkout wins the battle. All the while Christmas carols are playing in the background preaching peace and love. Ironic huh?

  Of course it's not everyone. Not even close. But we tend to focus on those that impact our day in a bad way. I'm not sure why but we are all guilty of it. It would be just as easy to focus on the good as the bad. We don't though so I guess that says a lot about us too.

  Try to be patient. Try to see the good in any situation. Try to treat people in the manner you want to be treated. 

  It's hard I know but try.

  Ang