Seems like there’s more talk about the stress of the holidays than there is talk about the holidays themselves.
Magazines. Newspapers. Online. Offline.
Everywhere I turn, I find laments re holiday stress as well as and tips, suggestions, prescriptions for reducing it.
This morning I was surprised to discover I am not stressed about the holidays. Not stressed even though this year I:
♥ Baked cookies
♥ Threw a caroling party for friends
♥ Bought presents for 20+ people
♥ Sent Christmas cards
♥ Figured out how to decorate a house ½ the size of our old one
♥ Collaborated with my sister on The Twelve Days of Christmas Stocking Stuffer project for my brothers and their families
♥ Did a cookie baking overnight visit with my nieces and their little ones
♥ Attended numerous parties and events
And who knows what else.
Yes, I’ve been busy (and it’s not over yet) and today I noticed I’m enjoying myself. I’ve chosen to do many things that light me up this month and I am present to the joy of that.
Could my experience of these holidays be related to some wisdom gained from 60 years of getting to know myself, learning to make choices that work for me, and living more in the present moment?
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