Transmission 153: 'Tis the season

In partnership with

- - - - - GREETINGS, EARTHLING - - - - -

Does Christmas still matter?

For many, it has been less about religion
for quite some time.
But the message was never small.
And it was never meant for only one place
or one group of people.

It was about light in darkness.
About gathering.
About generosity.
About caring for one another.
That part connects everyone.

Today, life moves faster.
Everything demands attention.

Christmas forces us to pause.
A moment to soften.
A reminder that people matter
more than output.

The meaning has not changed.
It is just easier to miss.

So if this year
you feel something quiet and real
in a shared meal,
a familiar laugh,
a moment that asks nothing of you
there is your answer.

Not in the noise.
Not in the lists.
In the pause.
In the people.

Christmas is real.
It matters.
It’s about something more.

Let your heart be filled this holiday season.
Merry Christmas, Earthling.

- - - - -

- - - - - MOVIE MADNESS! - - - - -

Today, we vote for the winner.
The best Christmas movie of all time.

The finalists:

A Charlie Brown Christmas
The dance moves. The little tree.
Simple, sincere, and timeless.
A reminder of what the season is
when everything else is stripped away.

Elf
The tights. The narwhal. The syrup.
Endlessly quotable. Infinitely rewatchable.
Vintage Will Ferrell.
A modern Christmas classic.

Home Alone
Booby traps. Harry. Marv. Kevin!
The movie that made being left alone
feel magical instead of lonely.
Also, John Candy.

Klaus
A beautiful surprise.
A story about kindness creating momentum,
and how one good act can change everything.

The Muppet Christmas Carol
A classic story, told perfectly.
Heartfelt, funny, and somehow profound.
Vintage Michael Caine.

- - - - - 

- - - - - READER POLL - - - - -

- - - - -

Float well, Earthling.
NeilA

(Click on that mug and it’s yours!👇)

The Best Gift? Better Insurance Rates

While winter brings lots of good cheer, it can also mean new risks: icy roads, unexpected storms, and increased holiday travel. That makes now the perfect time to ensure that you and your family are fully protected. Your home, your vehicles, and your peace of mind all deserve coverage that fits your current life—not outdated premiums from years past.

EverQuote lets you compare personalized quotes for bundled home and auto policies, multi-car coverage, and more—all in one simple dashboard. Whether you're prepping for long drives to see family or keeping your home secure through the colder months, our tools help ensure your protection stays strong and your money works smarter.

See your savings today!

- - - - - LINKS - - - - -

Greetings, Earthling shop

Support Greetings, Earthling

The Earthling Code

The Oracle

Greetings, Earthling playlist

Greetings, Earthling on Instagram

Greetings, Earthling website

- - - - - 

- - - - - TRANSMISSION END - - - - -

- - - - - 

Greetings, Earthling is a free daily newsletter designed to help you slow down, feel better, and start your mornings with a sense of meaning. Written from the perspective of a curious space observer named NeilA, each transmission blends mindfulness, motivation, and emotional insight with a hint of cosmic wonder.

Inspired by Stoic philosophy, Tao, Alan Watts, behavioural science, and the strange beauty of being human, these messages offer gentle reminders to live with purpose, pay attention, and appreciate the little things. Part alien wisdom, part self-help, part poetic dispatch, it’s a daily pick-me-up disguised as a transmission from the stars.

If you’re looking for a mindful routine, a feel-good newsletter, or thoughtful guidance that fits in your inbox, you’re in the right place. This is for anyone who wants to be more present, more kind, and more connected to yourself, to others, and to the universe around you.

If this helped, pass it along. Or send them here. Signals get stronger when more receivers are tuned in.

Thank you for reading. Your presence means more than you know.

- - - - -