The Santa Challenge

In the Spirit of St. Nicholas or Santa or Dave…

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in a small village.   At the time, the area was Greek and is now part of the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving. Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, love for children, and concern for sailors and ships.

Santa Claus is generally depicted as a portly, jolly, white-bearded man—sometimes with spectacles—wearing a red coat with white fur collar and cuffs, white fur-cuffed red trousers, a red hat with white fur and black leather belt, boots and carrying a bag full of gifts for children.

Dave Harmon is generally depicted as a “you hold your weight well kinda guy”, jolly, unbearded man (cannot actually grow one)—sometimes with a goatee—wearing jeans (every day) with a quarter zipper sweater, funky socks, a Dodger/Packer hat with a black leather belt and zipper boots and carrying a bag full of stories for LinkedIn.

So where am I going with this?  Well, it is not about me, but about the spirit of giving.  How can we all take that spirit and spread it through the holiday season?  Whether you are St. Nicholas, Santa, Dave, Sally or Raj.  Let's all take a little of that “spirit of helping others” to the next level. 

So here is my “Santa Challenge”:

Can you up your game in how you love one another and seek to make everyone happy?

Can you give of yourself by thought or word or deed in every gift that you give?

Can you share your joys with those who are sad?

Can you never close your hand against the needy?

Can you always outstretch your arm to aid the weak?

Can you provide quick and genuine sympathy in times of trouble?

Can you recognize a friend and brother (sister) in every person you meet upon life's common road?

And finally….

Can you live your life throughout the entire year in this holiday spirit?

Together.  We.  Win

Dave Harmon
People Division
“Kindness is Currency”
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidharmonhr

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