As we approach the next few months, we are surrounded by many religious, non-religious, and cultural holidays, and I want to extend the warmest greetings and thoughts to each of you! Celebrating the holidays and the season has created the opportunity to further develop relationships and memories with family and friends that last far beyond today.
Whether it is reading a book to a child, playing a board game, having a great conversation, volunteering together, or taking time to enjoy a meal together, these activities add to the richness of the celebrations and experiences. Taking time to journal or make a list of things you are grateful for is also a great way to shift your mindset. We all have reasons to be appreciative of this season.
Sometimes, the stress of planning for all the details can get in the way, so I hope you will take some time to avoid the busyness, let go of the need for perfectionism, and simply enjoy the holidays and be present in the moment. Look around, find ways to engage, and reach out to others who may be trying to find some joy in the season. No one experiences the holidays in the same way, and they do not need to be a Hallmark moment to be worth celebrating!
I wish you well this Holiday season!
