Wishing you so much happiness this (and every) holiday season. Though I do empathize with loss and despair at this time of year so it’s understood if this month in particular is a little less than jolly for you.
It’s just, often we hold onto something so tightly it’s like we own it. Bad feelings, sad feelings, angry ones too – and – all those other ones in between. Truth is, those negative emotions are holding you; they own you.
Let go of the determination to stay in your negative mood.
Laugh, be silly (I do and say crazy sh*^ all the time!), love, serve, make someone else happy, get moving… Appreciate the sparkles of happiness around you. Choose happy – get unstuck from those negative hooks.
For me, happiness is found in sleepy snuggles with my little girl, tight hugs from my big girl, “I love you’s” from our boys, and nightlong embraces with my husband. It’s also the time of year where you get impromptu visits from old friends, holiday cheer with new ones, and you experience the hustle and bustle of getting it all done. Something always goes sideways during this time to make you laugh :).
Isn’t it interesting how fast a sight, sound or thought can you push you into a negative frame of mind? If only you allow those same senses to quickly push you into a positive one…
It’s life! You have one! You’re breathing!
Discard the distressing baggage cluttering your mind and be present.
For example, today addressing holiday cards put a smile on my face and a glow in my heart. With every name I write I’m reminded of so many happy moments with that family. Yesterday I thought it would be a chore to write these, in fact I’ve been procrastinating for weeks. Now, everything else can wait – I’m loving it!
Happy Holidays!
More to come,
Tanya B.
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