A Father's Letter to Santa

This is a beautiful note that was hand delivered to Santa at Macy's this year. I think it is a good reminder of what this day is really about.

Happy holidays to all and to all a good night.

-JMD

A FATHER’S LETTER TO SANTA

Macy’s Herald Square, NYC

12-19-2011

Dear Santa,

You are a form of wonder and magic in our world and I am so grateful you exist! This year I would like to share some of the things I’m grateful for. May my list continue to evolve and grow more in 2012!

2011 Gratitude List

Ð My gorgeous and devoted wife! She does so much to keep our lives flowing beautifully. Bless her heart for keeping our home so sweet and neat. So grateful she’s willing to satisfy all my most primal intimate desires! May our partnership continue to evolve in delightful and unexpected ways.

Ð My dynamite son Jasper! He reflects the best and worst of my own nature every day. From him I’m learning how to go with the flow, turn away from anger and turn instead towards compassion and love.

Ð My cats – they hold for us our anxiety and fear to lessen our load in life. And they cuddle so nicely.

Ð My beautiful home and amazing landlords! Even months when our rent is late, we are supported gracefully at home.

Ð My job! I never have to be on mass transit in rush hour – so grateful for that. And for having created an opportunity to share what I love with others and get paid for it. So blessed.

Ð My friends! I have great company in my life.

Ð I’m also grateful for all of the ways I’ve been DIS-SATISFIED this year. More than ever, I’ve turned that distress into an opportunity to grow. I’ve had lots of support to plant new seeds for an even more generative life in 2012. May those seeds grow into a beautiful garden.

I have a whole lot more stuff I’m grateful for, too. But if there’s anything you can bring down the chimney this year it’s more of the same, let me live a life with endless potential for growth and beauty.

Merry Christmas Santa!

Love,

Eric