I do love so many things about this time of year: Winter Solstice, My Birthday, Christmas, Holiday Lights, and all of the celebration and reverence for the different sacred holidays. I love the festive feeling in the air and the excitement of finding special little gifts to give away. I love seeing the best in people, the spirit of generosity, the hope, the joy.
I’ve seen the darker side too, and I know that this is also a very difficult time of year for many people. It can bring up family tensions through forced interactions, and it can put a glaring spotlight on loss, pain, and grieving. It can foster unrealistic expectations and disappointment. It can usher us into significant debt if we are blindly spending on stuff and more stuff out of a sense of guilt or obligation.
If this is you, I want to extend to you my love and an encouraging word: You are free to be as festive as you feel like. It’s your choice, and if you feel the need to dial things back, take a time out, or take a rain check on the holidays this year- honor that. You are Loved.
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